Scones

8 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. presifted flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. currants or raisins
  • 1 well beaten egg
  • 1/2 c. milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450°. Blend or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in finely the shortening; add currants or raisins. Combine egg and milk; add to dry ingredients. Stir lightly with a fork to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a light floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide dough into two parts; roll each into 6-inch circle. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Score each into quarters. Bake in preheated 450° oven for 10 to 12 minutes. This makes 8 scones.

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