Irish Scones

Title:
Irish Scones

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Irish,
Scones




Ingredients:





     1 c  White flour


   1/2 ts Baking powder


   1/4 lb Butter; softened


     2 oz Sugar


     1    Egg; slightly beaten


     2 oz Milk


          Sultanas (white raisins) opt


          Walnut halves (optional)






 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.


 


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