Pikelets

Pikelets are little treats like scones, usually served with coffee or tea. They are very much like little pancakes.

1 cup flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 egg
few drops lemon essence
2 Tbsp sugar
milk

Sift the first 3 ingredients together, then add sugar. Make a well in the center of the mixture and drop in egg and some milk. Mix from center, gathering flour from the sides of the well. Add milk as needed to make a thick batter. Add a few drops of lemon essence to taste. Drop batter into hot frying pan to make 3" circles. Top with butter or jam.