Cinnamon Sugar Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 6 tbsp shortening
• 7 tbsp water
• milk for washing top
• sugar for sprinkling
• cinnamon for sprinkling

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder three times.
2. 2 Rub in shortening, add water, and work into a smooth elastic dough.
3. 3 Mold dough to fit a pie tin, wash top with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
4. 4 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 25 minutes.
5. 5 Cool, cut into wedges, and serve with cheese or fruit.