Feather Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2/3 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. softened shortening
2 eggs, beaten
about 6 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Sift flour with baking powder and salt, then rub in the shortening.
Beat eggs and milk together, then stir in.
Use a bit more milk if necessary to make a rather soft yet easily handled dough.
Turn out on a floured board and knead slightly. Roll out to 1/2-inch thick.
Cut into a triangle with knife or cut with a round cutter.
Place on an ungreased baking pan. Bake at 425\u00b0 for about 15 minutes or until light and brown. Serve at once with butter.
Makes about 30.