Categories: bread

Ingredients

• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/3 C milk
• 1 1/2 C flour
• 3/4 t baking powder
• 1 t salt
• 1/4 C shortening
• 2 T sugar
• 1 t grated lemon or orange rind
• 1/2 C raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Combine egg and milk. Measure flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a bowl. Mix well. Add shortening and cut in thoroughly. Add rind and raisins. Add milk mixture; Stir with fork until dough is formed. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead 30 seconds.

2. Divide dough into two equal parts, pat or roll each into a circle 1/2 inch thick. With sharp knife, cut each circle into 6 triangles. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk or slightly beaten egg shite; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

3. Bake at 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 1 Dozen scones.

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