Irish Scones Recipe
Ingredients
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup currants
3/4 cup skim milk
Directions
In a food processor or bowl, combine the flour, shortening, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; cut into coarse crumbs.
Mix in the currants. (If using a food processor, transfer mixture to a bowl.) Pour all of the milk into the mixture.
Using a fork, gently stir until the dough holds together.
Form into a ball and knead 10 to 12 times.
Roll on a lightly floured surface to make a 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) thick circle.
Cut into 10 wedges.
Place wedges about 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
Mix in the currants. (If using a food processor, transfer mixture to a bowl.) Pour all of the milk into the mixture.
Using a fork, gently stir until the dough holds together.
Form into a ball and knead 10 to 12 times.
Roll on a lightly floured surface to make a 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) thick circle.
Cut into 10 wedges.
Place wedges about 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
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