Scones

  Joyous   posted 04-30-98  

  Scones: 
  1 1/2 cup flour 
  1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 
  1/2 tsp. soda 
  1 tablespoon sugar 
  1/2 tsp. salt 
  1/2 cup shortening 
  1/2 cup buttermilk *NOTE  

Preheat oven to 450.

Blend dry ingredients  

Cut in shortening 

Add buttermilk all at once.  

Stir with fork to form ball. 

Turn onto floured board. Knead 8 times 

Cut into 6 wedges Place on ungreased cookie sheet 

Bake for 8-10 minutes  

*NOTE: You can make your own with 1/2 cup milk + 1 1/2  tsp vinegar or 
lemon juice

  

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