Ingredients:

3 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter
1 egg
1/2 c milk
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Sift flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl, add salt and 3 tbsp sugar, stir. cut softened butter into small pieces, “cut in” with a pastry mixer until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Do not Over work the mixture. Beat the egg slightly in a small bowl, add 1/3 c milk and add into the flour and butter mixture.The scone mixture should be stiff but soft, add a very little milk if it is too dry. Roll out to 3/4″ thick and use a plain or fluted cookie cutter (2″ in diameter) to cut out scones or use a sharp knife and cut into 2″ squares and fold in half to form triangles-DO NOT PRESS DOWN. Brush remaining milk on scones and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Place on a lightly greased cookie tray and bake at 350* F for 25 min or until done.
Serve hot or cold