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SCONES
2
ozs. Margarine 1
level teaspoonful of Cream of Tartar
½
lb sieved Flour ¼
of a teaspoonful of Salt
½ teaspoonful
of Bicarbonate of Soda
2 teaspoonfuls
of Castor Sugar (if liked)
1 gill
of unsweetened turned milk
Mix
the flour, salt, tartar, and soda, and pass through a sieve,
add the sugar and rub in the margarine.
Form to a soft dough with the milk. Turn
on to a floured board, roll out very slightly to a thickness of
half-an-inch.
Cut
into rounds and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a quick oven.
LEMON
TRIFLE
Put some
sponge cakes, ratafia biscuits, and macaroons in a dish.
Moisten
these with a little light wine. Prepare a lemon cream mixture with
½
pint of water, 4ozs. lump sugar, the grated rind of a lemon, and
a little juice, yolks of 2 eggs, 1ozs. fresh butter, and 1 dessertspoonful
of cornflour, moistened with remaining lemon juice. Bring to the
boil, then remove from heat. When cold, pour it over cakes,
and cover with whipped cream.
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