scones

There is something idyllic and whimsical about the late afternoon. Overcast skies and green bits of foliage add to the feeling that there is still so much left to be done in the day.

One of my first associations with 'tea time' is the scene in Matilda (by Roald Dahl) Early on in the book, Matilda is invited to her teacher, Miss Honey's cottage to have tea. It's quaint, cosy and just above the poverty line in terms of furnishings.

My kitchen isn't so bare, and it's not even in England. I do have the cloudy sky though, and the surrounding countryside through the suburban haze is almost reminiscent of rolling hills.

I made scones after a dedicated hour to this blog endeavour, based from my father's recipe. I dutifully covered myself with flour and melted the butter diligently over the stove. After 20 minutes at 350 F, this recipe yielded scone-goodness.

5 cups flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste
1, 1/2 sticks of butter
3 eggs

Mix flour and baking powder together
in another container, mix the eggs and milk. beat until combined.

pour melted butter into flour and baking powder mix, combine with milk & eggs.

make 1/2 inch lumps of dough, and ovenate!