Scones

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup white sugar

• 5 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup butter

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. 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.

3. Turn dough out onto 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.

4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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