Scones

The "Queen" cookery books. No.11. bre... · Beaty-Pownall, S · 1904
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The "Queen" cookery books. No.11. bread, cakes, and biscuits
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  1. These cakes are usually (and best) cooked on a girdle or griddle, i.e., a round iron plate, with an arched handle over it—the girdle being formerly hung to the pot-hook fastened in the chimney, by which the large cooking pot was suspended above the fire.
  2. This girdle is still generally used in the North, but failing one a clean shallow frying pan kept for the purpose answers very well.
  3. Neither pan nor girdle should ever be washed, but when you have done using either, sprinkle well with coarse salt, and rub it with pieces of paper till the latter is no longer soiled; this removes any burnt crumbs that may be sticking to it, which would spoil the next baking.
  4. Before use wipe the girdle well with a cloth, set it on the fire till thoroughly hot, when it is rubbed over either with a piece of fat or butter, when it is ready for use.
  5. Some scones can only be baked in the girdle, others can be baked in the oven.
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Scones. —These cakes are usually (and best) cooked on a girdle or griddle, i.e., a round iron plate, with an arched handle over it—the girdle being formerly hung to the pot-hook fastened in the chimney, by which the large cooking pot was suspended above the fire. This girdle is still generally used in the North, but failing one a clean shallow frying pan kept for the purpose answers very well. Neither pan nor girdle should ever be washed, but when you have done using either, sprinkle well with coarse salt, and rub it with pieces of paper till the latter is no longer soiled; this removes any burnt crumbs that may be sticking to it, which would spoil the next baking. Before use wipe the girdle well with a cloth, set it on the fire till thoroughly hot, when it is rubbed over either with a piece of fat or butter, when it is ready for use. Some scones can only be baked in the girdle, others can be baked in the oven.
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