Scottish Tea Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Blend in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.
3. 3
   Add remaining ingredients.
4. 4
   Mix with fork.
5. 5
   Divide in two parts and turn each part out on floured board.
6. 6
   Do not handle.
7. 7
   Flatten with rolling pin into circles about 1/2-inch or more thick.
8. 8
   Cut in triangles and put on greased and floured baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake in 400° oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Serve warm, slightly buttered. Yield:
11. 11
    16.