Method
Sift the flour into a bowl and add the dry ingredients. Mix well. Rub in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Whisk the egg and 1 cup of milk together. Make a well in the mixture and add the egg and milk. Mix to a soft dough consistency with a palette knife.
Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface. Roll lightly and quickly to around 1/4inch - 1/2cm. You shouldn't over handle the mixture. Cut into triangles.
Grease and heat the girdle on a medium heat. To test the readiness of the girdle, place a little flour on it, the flour should turn brown slowly. Place the triangles on to the girdle and bake. Turn once with a slice/broad knife, until brown on both sides. Spread with butter and serve freshly baked.
Scottish Girdle Scones
Girdle scones are a traditional and popular part of Scottish fayre. Girdle is Scottish for griddle. The scones are usually triangular in shape, and can be served with butter, jam and cream.
Ingredients
8oz/226g plain flour
1oz/30g butter
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 1/2 cups of milk
