Scones

Tools

• 1 1 cup Measuring cup
• 1 1/2 cup Measuring cup
• 1 Teaspoon
• 1 Large mixing bowl
• 1 Large whisk
• 1 Mixer, a countertop mixer works best but a handheld mixer can be used for the wet ingredients followed by folding everything together by hand
• 1 Rolling pins
• 1 Round medium cookie cutter, other shapes can be used.
• 2 Large baking sheets

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg

Method

1. Preheat oven to 450 °F, making sure the oven racks are placed in the middle.
2. Beat 1 egg in a cup and fill with water.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together.
4. Using the mixer, cream together the butter, shortening, and the egg-water mixture.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
6. Roll out the dough on the counter with a little bit of flour, and cut to shape using a cookie cutter.
7. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven until golden, flipping halfway through. (7-10?)
8. Remove the scones from the oven and place them on a cooling rack for 5 minutes.