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Irish scones

Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 c White flour
• 1/2 ts Baking powder
• 1/4 lb Butter; softened
• 2 oz Sugar
• 1 Egg; slightly beaten
• 2 oz Milk

Instructions:

Sultanas (white raisins) opt Walnut halves (optional) Recipe by: "Aine.McManus" Mix flour and baking powder. Add butter blending until mixture is butter-colored. Add sugar and continue to mix well. Add half the beaten egg and all the milk. Add raisins or some nuts if desired mixing well to make a sticky dough. Turn dough onto floured board and knead at least 5 minutes or longer. Cut dough into rounds and place on greased baking sheet or hot frying pan. Brush tops of scones with remainder of beaten egg. Place walnut halves on top if desired. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown. If preparing over an open fire heat frying pan till very hot. Place scones in pan and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Turn and cook 7 to 8 minutes more. Makes 6 scones.

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