Scottish Oatmeal Drop Scones

• cup self-raising flour↗1 cup
• teaspoons baking powder↗3 teaspoons
• pinch salt↗1 pinch
• cup oatmeal↗1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons soft brown sugar↗2 tablespoons
• g margarine or 60 g butter↗60 g
• tablespoons treacle, golden syrup can be used as a substitute↗2 tablespoons
• egg↗1
• cup milk↗2⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the oatmeal and sugar. Stir to combine. Set aside.

2. 2

   Using a saucepan or the microwave, gently melt the margarine and treacle together. Set aside.

3. 3

   Whisk together the egg and milk.

4. 4

   Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

5. 5

   Drop tablespoons of the mixture onto a hot greased frying pan. Cook each drop scone until browned underneath and bubbling on top. Turn the scone and cook the other side.

6. 6

   Serve hot with butter.