Title: Girdle Scones
Categories: Scotland Bread
Yield: 1 Servings

3 1/2	c	Flour;all purpose*
6	tb	Baking powder
1	ts	-salt
1	tb	Sugar;granulated
1/4	c	Shortening or lard
1		Egg
1 1/2	c	Milk

A girdle is a large cast iron pan.

Heat flat cast iron pan on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. (To test, sprinkle with a little flour; if it browns in 10 to 15 seconds, the pan is hot enough.) Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl, stir flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; with fingertips, rub in shortening or lard till crumbly. Whisk egg with 1 cup of the milk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; pour in the liquid. With wooden spoon, stir to make soft, but not sticky dough, adding more milk as needed. Turn out onto floured board, knead 3 or 4 times. Pat or roll to no more than 1/4 - 1/2 inch. With sharp knife, cut into small triangles. Place a few at a time on pan; cook, rotating scones occasionally for 5 to 6 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Serve hot. Makes approximately 2 dozen.

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