Scotch Scones

Ingredients for Scotch Scones

1 1/2 cup sifted flour, all-purpose

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup quaker oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)

1/4 cup currants

2/3 cup milk

Cooking Instructions for Scotch Scones

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 counter. 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 cookie sheet.Bake in preheated hot oven (425 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Serve piping hot.