irish recipes

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Irish Scones
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Makes 6 Scones

1 cup white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 pound butter, softened
2 ounces sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 ounces milk
Sultanas (white raisins) optional
Walnut halves (optional)

Mix flour and baking powder. Add butter, blending
until mixture is butter-colored. Add sugar and continue
to mix well. Add half the beaten egg and all the milk.
Add raisins or some nuts, if desired, mixing well to
make a sticky dough. Turn dough onto floured board and
knead at least 5 minutes or longer. Cut dough into
rounds and place on greased baking sheet or hot frying
pan. Brush tops of scones with remainder of beaten egg.
Place walnut halves on top, if desired. Bake at 350 to
375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown. If
preparing over an open fire, heat frying pan till very
hot. Place scones in pan and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Turn
and cook 7 to 8 minutes more.