This morning I'll be enjoying some scones and tea for breakfast. It's St. Patrick's Day! 
My Irish-born grandmother taught me to make her famous scone recipe. They're really easy. So in honor of today's holiday, I thought I'd share this recipe here.
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 stick margarine, at room temperature (not melted)
raisins, to taste
1/2 cup milk*
Mix all ingredients. The batter shouldn't stick to your fingers (add more flour if necessary).
Drop about 1/2-cup size balls onto floured cookie sheet. Makes about 8.
Bake 20 minutes at 350.
*The quantity of milk is variable. Granma never used a measuring cup. If you accidentally put in too much milk, just add a little more flour. This is a "go by the feel of it" kind of recipe.
You may use butter instead of margarine, but Granma always told me that butter is "too extravagant." Dad says that this translates into "too expensive." These are a wonderful, quick breakfast item, and nice to serve guests at any time of day, with a good cup of tea--Barry's, if you can find it!
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3 Responses to “A Cup of Irish Tea”
I may have to give your scone recipe a try. Although I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I might leave them out. Thanks for sharing.
After a long drive, a cup of Irish Coffee is just great....
Regards
Tommy