Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the other dry ingredients and mix. Rub in the butter. Add the syrup and sufficient milk and mix with a palette knife to a soft consistency. Turn On to a floured surface and roll quickly and lightly (handle as little as posible) to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut in rounds. Grease and heat the gridle and, with a slice or broad knife, turn once until brown on both sides. Serve freshly baked, spread with butter.