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John's Scones

Source of Recipe


Country Home, May 2000






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
  
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
  
• 6 Tbsp butter
  
• 1/2 cup walnuts or currants
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 Tbsp milk
  
• Milk, optional
  
• Granulated sugar, optional
  






Instructions



1. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Cut in butter. Stir in walnuts. Combine eggs and 1 tablespoon milk; add to dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Form dough into a ball.
   
   
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll or pat dough into a circle, 3/4-inch thick and about 7 inches in diameter. Cut into 6 to 8 wedges. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with additional milk and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
   
   
3. Bake in a 425-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 scones.