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St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Irish Scones
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white flour
1/4 pound butter -- softened
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg -- slightly beaten
2 ounces sugar
2 ounces milk Sultanas (white raisins) optional
Walnut halves (optional)
Make: 6 scones.
PREPARATION
Mix flour and baking powder. Add butter, and blend until the
mixture is butter-colored. Add sugar and continue to mix well.
Add half the beaten egg and all the milk. Add raisins or some
nuts, if desired, mixing well to make a sticky dough. Turn dough
onto floured board and knead for at least 5 minutes or longer.
Cut dough into rounds and place on greased baking sheet or hot
frying pan. Brush tops of scones with remainder of beaten egg.
Place walnut halves on top, if desired. Bake at 350°F to
375°F for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown. If preparing
over an open fire, heat frying pan till very hot . Place scones
in pan and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Turn and cook for another
7 to 8 minutes.
