Spiced Fruit Scones

Ingredients

• 5 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup currants or raisins
• 1/4 cup finely chopped citron
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 egg, beaten

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
2. 2 Rub in shortening, then mix with milk to form a dough.
3. 3 Work in currants or raisins, citron, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
4. 4 Divide dough into six pieces; roll each to saucer size and 3/4 inch thick.
5. 5 Cut each round into four wedges with two cross cuts.
6. 6 Brush with beaten egg and bake in a hot oven (425°F) for 15 minutes.