Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

Scones

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups flour
4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg -- reserve 1 tsp. white
1/2 cup currants

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut shortening into dry ingredients
until mixture is crumbly. Beat egg and milk together. Stir quickly
into dry ingredients. Stir in currants. Pat out into a round 1/2"
thick and cut into wedges.

Place on greased cookie sheet. Beat reserved egg white lightly with
1/2 teaspoon water. Brush on top of scones and sprinkle with
additional sugar.

Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.


source: rec.food.recipes