Best 6 Treacle Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Treacle Scones, a quintessential British treat that combines the comforting flavors of molasses, oats, and a hint of spice. These scones are characterized by their tender, crumbly texture and a slightly crisp exterior, making them a perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of tea. With variations ranging from classic to contemporary, this article offers a collection of Treacle Scone recipes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

1. **Classic Treacle Scones:** Embark on a culinary journey with this traditional Treacle Scone recipe. Using simple pantry staples like plain flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, you'll create a classic scone dough infused with the rich, treacly flavor. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with clotted cream and jam, these scones are a delightful treat for any occasion.

2. **Golden Syrup Scones:** Experience a delightful twist on the classic with these Golden Syrup Scones. The use of golden syrup instead of treacle lends a lighter, sweeter flavor profile, while still maintaining the signature moist crumb of a traditional scone. Whether you prefer them warm from the oven or toasted with butter, these scones are sure to become a family favorite.

3. **Oatmeal Treacle Scones:** Elevate your scone game with these hearty Oatmeal Treacle Scones. Incorporating oats into the dough adds a wholesome texture and a nutty flavor that complements the treacle's sweetness. These scones are perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch, and they can be enjoyed with fresh fruit or a dollop of yogurt.

4. **Vegan Treacle Scones:** Delight in the classic taste of Treacle Scones without compromising your dietary choices. This vegan recipe uses plant-based ingredients like almond milk, coconut oil, and flax eggs to create a tender and flavorful scone. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking for a healthier option, these scones are a delicious and satisfying treat.

5. **Gluten-Free Treacle Scones:** Enjoy the timeless flavors of Treacle Scones with this gluten-free adaptation. Using a blend of gluten-free flours, including oat flour and almond flour, these scones offer a light and airy texture without compromising on taste. Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, these scones are a delightful addition to any gluten-free diet.

6. **Spiced Treacle Scones:** Embark on a flavorful adventure with these Spiced Treacle Scones. Incorporating a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these scones offer a warm and inviting aroma that fills the kitchen. Whether you enjoy them plain or paired with a hot cup of spiced tea, these scones are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TREACLE SCONES



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Make and share this Treacle Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Scones

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces self-rising flour
2 ounces butter
1 ounce caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons black treacle or 2 tablespoons molasses
1 pinch salt
5 fluid ounces milk, to mix

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F or Gas Mark 7 and grease a baking sheet.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter.
  • Mix in the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add the treacle or molasses and sufficient milk to make soft dough.
  • Turn on to a floured surface and knead gently- the dough should be fairly moist and elastic.
  • Roll out to about ½-inch thick, and cut into rounds with a 2½-inch pastry cutter.
  • Place on the baking sheet, brush with a little milk and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden in coIour.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Serve split in half and buttered.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 870.4, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 7

BLACK TREACLE SCONES



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This is a very old recipe. Serve these flavorful scones warm with butter. They may be a little heavy for modern tastes but you can lighten the texture up by using an egg in place of some of the milk if you like.

Provided by Bea

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons molasses (treacle), or more to taste
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tarter, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and ginger. Cut in butter with a fork or pastry blender. Combine milk and molasses in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut out circles with a medium biscuit cutter and place pieces on prepared baking sheet so that they are barely touching.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Move to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. For soft scones, cover with a dry cloth for 10 minutes. For crisp scones, do not cover.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 297.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TREACLE SCONES FROM ENGLAND



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English treacle (molasses) scones are a tasty breakfast treat. Serve with marmalade or jelly.

Provided by Polly Welby

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon mixed spice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons castor sugar or superfine sugar
1 tablespoon dark molasses or treacle
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set an oven shelf in the top third of the oven for baking.
  • Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and mixed spice into a large bowl. Rub in butter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and stir in the sugar and treacle until dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour into the dry ingredients. Stir until it turns into a soft dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Use a rolling pin to roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch circles, rerolling dough until it has all been used. Place the scones on a lightly greased or floured baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Serve split. Don't use a knife to split them, rather pull them apart into two halves gently with your hands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 144.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

TREACLE SCONES



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Haven't tried these yet. Similar to a couple posted recipes but uses all purpose flour instead of self rising.

Provided by Burgundy Damsel

Categories     Scones

Time 20m

Yield 14 scones, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 tablespoons light molasses
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*. Lightly grease a large baking sheet; set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl; set aside.
  • In a medium size saucepan, combine molasses and 2 tbsp butter; stir over low heat until butter is melted. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients; add molasses mixture and milk and mix with fork to form a soft dough.
  • Turn out on a floured surface. Roll out with a floured rolling pin or pat out with hands to make 1/2 thick round.
  • Cut in rounds with a 2" cutter and place 1" apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min or until well risen and golden. Cool 5 min and serve with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 130.9, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 4

TREACLE SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Dairy     Fruit     Bake     Currant     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark molasses (do not use blackstrap)
3/4 cup buttermilk
Melted butter
Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Sift flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt into large bowl. Add dried currants. Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter with dark molasses in heavy small saucepan over low heat. Combine molasses mixture with buttermilk and pour into dry ingredients. Mix dough until just blended.
  • Gently knead dough on generously floured surface until smooth, about 20 turns. Divide dough in half. Pat out each dough piece into 5-inch-diameter round. Cut each dough round into 4 wedges. Transfer dough wedges to ungreased cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake until scones are just firm to touch, about 20 minutes. Serve scones hot.

TREACLE SCONES



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These scones are best served hot with lashings of butter.

Provided by KALEXIS

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup butter
¾ cup treacle or molasses
1 cup milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar into a bowl. Rub in butter until it is in crumb-sized pieces. Make a well in the center and pour in the treacle and milk. Stir into a soft dough. Roll out on a floured surface and cut in to rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky texture in the scones.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will result in tough scones.
  • Use a light hand when shaping the scones: This will help to prevent them from becoming dense.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a light and fluffy interior.
  • Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include butter, jam, cream, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Treacle scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or tea. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give treacle scones a try!

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