Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. presifted flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. currants or raisins
1 well beaten egg
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0. Blend or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in finely the shortening; add currants or raisins. Combine egg and milk; add to dry ingredients. Stir lightly with a fork to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a light floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide dough into two parts; roll each into 6-inch circle. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Score each into quarters. Bake in preheated 450\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes. This makes 8 scones.