Cream Scones 25-06-15

 
Cream Scones 

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
4 Tablespoons butter
2 eggs, well beaten (except for a small amount of egg white)
1/2 cup whipping cream (but do not whip)

Directions:

Mix the first four ingredients and cut in butter. Add eggs and cream. Roll to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out with biscuit cutter or cut in squares. Brush with saved egg white. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 425 degrees for 12 – 15 minutes. Serve split and buttered or with cream cheese and strawberry jam.

Yields: 2 dozen