Scones

By arnoldh

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 T sugar
• 1 T baking powder
• 6 T chilled butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup nuts chopped (optional)
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 T half and half
• 2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, the 3 T sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. If desired, stir in nuts. Combine egg and 1/2 cup half and half, add to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened. Turn dough on floured surface. Kneed 15 to 12 strokes or till near smooth. Pat or lightly roll 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 1 inch strips. Place scores 1 inch a part on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with a tablespoon of half and half; sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar. Bake in 400 degrees oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Remove and cool on wire rack for 5 minutes.