CREAM TEA SCONES

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This recipe appeared in The Canadian Edition of the 1997 Old Farmers Almanac I thought I had lost it. I am glad I finally found it , tucked in to one of my cook books! Now you can enjoy it with my recipe for Mock Devonshire Cream

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Biscuits

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
1 egg
2/3 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry ingredients, then cut in the butter. Beat egg lightly. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of beaten egg .for topping.
  • 2. Add milk and remaining egg together. Beat. Then add to dry ingredients. Stir till a soft dough.
  • 3. Knead and roll lightly on a board. Cut into 2-1/2 rounds. Place on ungreased bake sheet, brush tops with reserved egg. Bake 425F 12-14 minutes

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