Scones

What You Need:

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions:

1. Combine self-rising flour and sugar in a bowl. Stir, mixing thoroughly with a spoon.
2. Add the shortening and blend. Use a pastry blender if you have one, for better mixing.
3. In a separate container, combine the rest of the ingredients.
4. Add the liquid ingredients from step 3 to flour mixture. Stir with a fork until all ingredients are mixed well.
5. Place a few tablespoons of flour on a plate.
6. Drop heaping teaspoons of batter onto the flour, and roll them into balls.
7. Place these balls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten the ball by making a depression in the center.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, in an oven preheated to 425 degrees.