Gems - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/3 c. melted shortening
1/3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Add sugar and melted shortening to beaten egg.
Then add flour, salt and baking powder alternately with milk.
Drop by tablespoons on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
We have these for breakfast with butter, oleo or jelly.
I am told they are similar to English scones.
They are a favorite of our family.