scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in butter. mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
• turn dough out a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.