Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven at 425°.
2. 2
   Put flour and salt in bowl.
3. 3
   Add butter; cut into pieces.
4. 4
   Rub butter and flour together with your fingertips until mixture looks like bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Stir in sugar. Press and squeeze the dough together with your hands until a firm ball is formed.
6. 6
   Gently roll out the dough until it is 3/4-inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut out shapes with cookie cutters dipped in flour.
8. 8
   Put Scones on greased cookie sheet and brush with milk.
9. 9
   Bake 12 to 15 minutes until risen.