Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
6 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 c. sour milk or sour cream (use buttermilk if available)

Preparation

Sift flour and measure; sift all dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender and finish working it in with the tips of the fingers.
Add milk and mix to a soft dough.
Knead lightly, cut in half, shape each piece into a round, roll out and try to keep in nice shape.
Cut in four.
Bake on a moderate griddle until evenly browned.
Makes 16 triangular scones.