Soda Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. water
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Sift flour, soda and cream of tartar into a large bowl.
Work in butter with fingers until of fine meal consistency.
Add sugar; blend thoroughly.
Combine milk and water; stir into flour mixture to form medium-soft dough.
Press dough lightly into 10 x 8-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface.
Cut into 1 x 3-inch triangles.
Brush tops with egg; place on baking sheet.
Bake in preheated 400\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve hot with butter or jam.
Yield: 16.