SCONES

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This is a very simple recipe for scones. You can customize them by adding dried fruit or nuts. Half and half can also be substituted for milk if you wish.

Provided by Donna

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 594.9 mg, Sugar 14.1 g