Fair Scones

These fair scones are freshly baked, just like at the fairgrounds. They are ready to eat in less than an hour. Serve with butter and raspberry jam.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a fork, 2 knives, or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until completely mixed, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal pieces. Pat or roll each piece into a 3/4-inch-thick round. Cut each round into 4 pieces; arrange pieces on a baking sheet.