Irish Scones
Ingredients
1 cup white flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 lb butter, softened
2 oz sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 oz milk
1 sultanas (white raisins) opt
1 walnut halves (optional)
Preparation
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.
Servings: 1
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