Step 1

Rub the butter or baking spread into the flour and stir in the remaining dry ingredients.

Step 2

Measure the treacle into a bowl or jug and add a little milk. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the treacle has become more liquid.

Step 3

Add the egg and beat together

Step 4

Add the treacle egg mixture to the dry ingredients with enough milk to make a soft dough

Step 5

Pat the dough out onto a floured surface to about 13 mm (1/2 in) thick. Cut into rounds with 63 mm (2 1/2 in) cutter.

Step 6

Place the scones on a floured baking tray or line the tray with a non-stick baking mat.

Step 7

Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk.

Step 8

Bake at 180C (fan oven) 200 C, 400 F for 15-20 minutes