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                              SCOTCH SCONES

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Quick

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2   c            Sifted all-purpose flour
   1       tb           Baking powder
     3/4   ts           Salt
     1/4   c            Sugar
     1/3   c            Shortening
     1/2   c            Quaker Oats, uncooked
                        -- (quick or old-fashioned)
     1/4   c            Currants
     2/3   c            Milk

  Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl.  Cut in
  shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in oats and
  currants.  Add milk; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened.
  
  Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas.  Knead gently a few seconds.
  Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.  Cut with floured diamond-shaped cutter.
  Brush lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar.  Place on ungreased
  cooky sheet.
  
  Bake in preheated hot oven (425 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.  Serve piping hot.
  
  Source: Our Favorites for family and friends
  Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
 


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