Scotch Scones

Ingredients

• 1 quart All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoonful Granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoonful Salt
• 2 teaspoonfuls Baking powder
• 1 large tablespoonful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 pint Whole milk (Originally nearly 1 pint milk.)

Instructions

1. 1Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter (or shortening) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
2. 2Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead it once or twice to bring it together. Roll the dough out to about 1/3 inch thickness. Cut the dough into squares larger than soda crackers. Fold each square in half to form three-cornered pieces. Bake on a hot griddle for 8-10 minutes, or until browned on both sides.