Scones *

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease large baking sheet.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, sugar and baking powder.
4. 4
   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. 5
   Stir in dried fruit.
6. 6
   Combine milk and egg.
7. 7
   Mix into dry ingredients.
8. 8
   Gather dough into ball.
9. 9
   Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thick on lightly floured surface.
10. 10
    Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch rounds.
11. 11
    Gather scraps, re-roll and cut out additional rounds.
12. 12
    Arrange on baking sheet, spacing 1/2 inch apart.
13. 13
    Bake until firm to touch, about 20 minutes.
14. 14
    Serve warm or room temperature.
15. 15
    Really cute for a buffet if you make mini-size scones, about 1-inch.