Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Sift first 4 items.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening until coarse.
3. 3
   Beat eggs together with buttermilk; then pour into dry ingredients and mix to make soft pouch.
4. 4
   Turn out dough on a lightly floured board and pat into 1/2 inch thickness.
5. 5
   Cut in 8 inch diameter with large cutter and each into 4 parts.
6. 6
   Total of 16.
7. 7
   Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 425° for 15 minutes.