Scones+Facts

=__//**SCONES FACTS **//__=

__//**Definition of "Scone": A small unsweetened or lightly sweetened biscuitlike cake. **//__

__//**1. The scone is a small British quick bread, traditionally hailing from both Scotland and the South West England. **//__

__//**2. The original scone was round and flat, usually the size of a medium size plate. It was made with unleavened oats and baked on a griddle (or girdle, in Scotland), then cut into triangle-like quadrants for serving. **//__

__//**3. British scones are often lightly sweetened, but may also be savoury. They frequently include raisins, currants, cheese or dates **//__