Scotch Pancakes or Dropped Scones

• ½ lb. (240 g.) self-raising flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

Mix together the flour and salt. Add the egg, well beaten, and the butter, melted. Mix with the milk to make a batter that will just drop from the spoon, like thick cream. Drop in tablespoonfuls on to a hot girdle, greased with oil, a little distance apart, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn and cook on the other side. Serve hot or cold.

A heavy frying pan can be used instead of a g