Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 oF 2. Sift the flour with the baking powder into a mixing bowl, then add the butter and rub in with your fingertips. Mix in the sugar. Add the egg and the milk and mix to a soft but not sticky dough. 3. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead lightly, then press out to a depth of at least ½ inch. 4. Cut the scones out with a 2-inch round cutter and place them on a floured baking sheet. 5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the scones are golden-brown and the sides spring back when lightly pressed. Cool on a wire rack, or serve immediately so that the butter melts right into them. Variation: CHEESE SCONES These are delicious to eat warm from the oven, for a quick lunch or supper. They're good buttered, with a little salad, and some fresh, firm tomatoes and crisp celery sticks. Omit the sugar. Add ½ teaspoon mustard powder. a little salt and ½ cup (scant) grated cheese to the mixture. Sprinkle another ½ cup grated cheese on the top of the scones before baking.
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