Scotch Scones

Ingredients and Instructions

1 1/2 cup sifted flour, all-purpose

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup quaker oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)

1/4 cup currants

2/3 cup milk

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and currants. Add milk; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn out on lightly floured board or counter. Knead gently a few seconds. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured diamond-shaped cutter. Brush lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated hot oven (425 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Serve piping hot.