Scotch Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

SCOTCH SCONES

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Quick

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 tb Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Sugar
1/3 c Shortening
1/2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
-- (quick or old-fashioned)
1/4 c Currants
2/3 c Milk

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl. Cut in
shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and
currants. Add milk; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas. Knead gently a few seconds.
Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with floured diamond-shaped cutter.
Brush lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Place on ungreased
cooky sheet.

Bake in preheated hot oven (425 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Serve piping hot.

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Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
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