Whip out your grill pan for delicious griddle scones
Long before domestic ovens were in every household, it was usual to make scones over the fire on a heated cast iron plate.
We all know about baking scones in the oven but have you heard of an old British method of cooking your scones?
Long before domestic ovens were in every household, it was usual to make scones over the fire on a heated cast iron plate. Modern griddles are available and they look like this:
You will need:Â
- 1 cup standard flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
1.Place a heavy frying pan or griddle over low to medium heat.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add enough milk to make a fairly soft dough, mixing with a round-bladed table knife, and roll out to a 1cm thick round on a lightly floured board.
4. Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Butter the griddle very lightly and cook the scones for about 5 minutes on each side. They should be dark golden brown and well risen and the sides should be dry to the touch.
5. Cool on a rack, covered with a cloth.
WATCH:Â Griddle scones are also referred to as drop scones.
