Scotch Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder (heaping)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. shortening
2 eggs
1/3 c. milk

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; add shortening and mix very lightly.
Beat eggs until light separately and add to dry ingredients with milk.
Mix slowly to the mixture.
Roll out.
Cut in 2 inch circles.
Brush with milk.
Bake at 425\u00b0.