fair scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. cut shortening into flour mixture with a fork or pastry knife until crumbly texture. add milk; mix until just combined.
• turn dough a floured surface; knead until completely mixed, about 1 minute. divide into 2 equal pieces. roll or pat each piece into a 3/4-inch round. cut each round into 4 pieces. arrange pieces on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.