Scottish Oat Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. granulated sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. currants
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. milk

Preparation

Put first 6 dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Make a well in the center.
Beat egg until frothy.
Mix in melted butter and milk.
Pour into well.
Stir to make a soft dough.
Pat into 2 (6 to 7-inch) circles.
Transfer to a greased baking sheet.
Score each top into 8 pie shaped wedges.
Bake in 425\u00b0
oven for 15 minutes until risen and brown.
Split and butter. Yields 16 scones.