Citrus Fruit Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped citrus fruit, floured
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Sift flour with sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; then sift again.
Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; add citrus fruit, toss to distribute evenly, then add beaten eggs.
Mix with fork until mixture forms a ball.
Pat dough into rounds and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart; brush tops with milk.
Bake 15 minutes.
Makes 15 to 18 scones.