Scotch Scones
Made in Cindy's Kitchen, North of Wiarton
Recipe Source: Canadian Formulas for Good Cookery Ontario Cookbook Volume 1
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 t. salt
4 t. baking powder
5 tbs. shortening (margarine)
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup currants (optional)
Sift the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add currants & milk. Turn out and knead on floured board. Pat to the right thickness. Cut into 4 rounds, or 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until browned at 450*F or at 425*F Convection for approximately 12 minutes.