Perfect Scones

Adapted from a recipe found on Allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 5 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll dough into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on baking sheet.
4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Note: I brush a touch of melted butter and sprinkle turbinado sugar (raw sugar) on the top of each scone just before baking.