Never Fail Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Beat together egg and sugar.
2. 2
   Add 3/4 cup milk and butter. Stir together flour and salt.
3. 3
   Make a well in center and add egg-milk mixture.
4. 4
   Add up to 1/4 cup more milk, if needed, to make a soft dough.
5. 5
   Turn out of bowl onto well-floured board and pat flat to about 3/4-inch thickness.
6. 6
   Using a 1 1/2-inch cutter, cut and place close together on a floured (not greased) baking sheet. Bake at 500° about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Makes 15 to 18.