Irish Scones

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Irish Scones

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 pound butter -- softened
2 ounces sugar
1 egg -- slightly beaten
2 ounces milk
Sultanas (white raisins) optional
Walnut halves (optional)

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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