Lily’S Scones

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   Preheat the oven to 220C.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar into a bowl.

3. 3

   Add the butter and vegetable shortening into the bowl, then begin mashing the butter and shortening with a fork.

4. 4

   Add 1 cup of milk and begin mixing everything with a spoon until the dough begins to form. If the mixture is too dry you may go ahead and add the 1/3 cup of milk that's left.

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   If you like you may also add lemon zest, raisins, or blueberries once the dough is ready.

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   Cover a table or counter top with flour and then place the dough on top. Begin mixing everything together with a rasp until the dough is firm.

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   Spread the dough out into a circle (by hand), making sure that the circle is approximately 2 centimeters thick.

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   Begin cutting out small circles with a cookie cutter and place them on a large tray that has been covered with cooking spray.

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   Once all of the scones are placed on the tray, glaze them with the beaten egg mixture.

10. 10

    Place the tray in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

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    Once the scones are baked, let them cool off for a few moments and serve them warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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