Recipe: Irish Scones

* Ingredients

- 1 cup white flour

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 pound butter, softened

- 2 ounces sugar

- 1 egg, slightly beaten

- 2 ounces milk

* Way to do it
1- Mix flour and baking powder.

2- Add butter, blending until mixture is butter-colored.

3- Add sugar and continue to mix well. Add half the beaten egg and all the milk.

4- Add raisins or some nuts, if desired, mixing well to make a sticky dough.

5- Turn dough onto floured board and knead at least 5 minutes or longer.

6- Cut dough into rounds and place on greased baking sheet or hot frying pan.

7- Brush tops of scones with remainder of beaten egg.

8- Place walnut halves on top, if desired.

9- Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown. If preparing over an open fire, heat frying pan till very hot.

10- Place scones in pan and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Turn and cook 7 to 8 minutes more.

* Necessary time
35 minutes

* Number of persons

Makes 6 scones.

* Variants and other comentaries

Sultanas (white raisins) optionalWalnut halves (optional)