Lily’S Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 220C.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar into a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the butter and vegetable shortening into the bowl, then begin mashing the butter and shortening with a fork.
4. 4
   Add 1 cup of milk and begin mixing everything with a spoon until the dough begins to form. If the mixture is too dry you may go ahead and add the 1/3 cup of milk that's left.
5. 5
   If you like you may also add lemon zest, raisins, or blueberries once the dough is ready.
6. 6
   Cover a table or counter top with flour and then place the dough on top. Begin mixing everything together with a rasp until the dough is firm.
7. 7
   Spread the dough out into a circle (by hand), making sure that the circle is approximately 2 centimeters thick.
8. 8
   Begin cutting out small circles with a cookie cutter and place them on a large tray that has been covered with cooking spray.
9. 9
   Once all of the scones are placed on the tray, glaze them with the beaten egg mixture.
10. 10
    Place the tray in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
11. 11
    Once the scones are baked, let them cool off for a few moments and serve them warm.