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Marie · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject: Highland Scones

Highland Scones
1 cup of unsifted flour
3 Tablespoons of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/3 cup of shortening
1/2 cup of quick- cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup of currents
2 eggs beaten

Stir flour, sugar, baking powder & salt in a bowl.
Cut in shortening
until mixture is crumbly. Stir in currents & oatmeal.
Add eggs & stir just until moistened.

Turn dough on a floured surface
knead lightly about 10 times.
Roll or pat dough into a 7 inch circle .Cut into 8 wedges,
Place on increased baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake at 450 degrees about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
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MadWelshie · Mad MacAdmin Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 5142 status:

Sounds a nice one to try. Thank you Marie.

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