BASIC SCONES
List of Ingredients
- 2 CUPS FLOUR
- 2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
- 1/2 TEASPOON SALT
- 1/4 CUP SUGAR
- 1/2 CUP RAISINS
- 4 TABLESPOONS BUTTER FLAVORED SHORTENING
Instructions
- PREHEAT OVEN TO 425°.
- MIX FLOUR, BAKING POWDER AND SALT IN A BOWL. CUT IN SHORTENING WITH YOUR FINGERS UNTIL MIXTURE RESEMBLES COARSE CRUMBS. ADD SUGAR AND RAISINS. MIXING WELL. STIR IN ENOUGH MILK TO FORM A STIFF DOUGH. ( YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ADD A BIT MORE THAN A 1/4 CUP).
- ROLL OUT TO 3/4" THICK. CUT WITH A 2" BISCUIT CUTTER. BAKE ON A GREASED COOKIE SHEET 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL PUFFED AND LIGHTLY BROWNED.
- 12 TO 16 SCONES