Basic Scones

== Ingredients==
* 3 cups all-purpose flour,
* 1 tablespoon baking powder,
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil,
* 1 egg
* ¾ cup milk 
==Directions==
# Combine: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons sugar.
# Put in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
# Combine: 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 egg and ¾ cup milk and beat well.
# Preheat oven to 450°F.
# Pour the milk mixture into the flour, and mix well, stirring until the dry ingredients are moistened.
# Grease your hands slightly, and turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
# Knead 8 to 10 times.
# Roll the dough out to ½-inch thickness.
# Add flour if the dough is too sticky.
# Cut into two-inch rounds and place on an ungreased cooking sheet.
# Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
# Serve warm or cold, with butter, honey and jam.
Category:Scone Recipes