Scones

Produces 8 servings.

2 1/4 (2 1/2) cup all purpose flour
* the dough was too wet
1/2 cup white sugar
2 Tbl spoons baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup irish butter (6 oz). Prechill in freezer for 10 to 20 minutes.

1 large egg slightly beaten
1 cup half and half

1/4 to 1/2 flour for rolling and forming dough
* added more flour to bring the dough together

Mix dry ingredients and cut in butter use electric mixer with wisk to a sandy
texture or by hand for a rough scone.
Add dried fruit.

Mix wet ingredients and add to the bowl separately add to bowl.
Use dough hook to mix and drop on to floured surface.

Knead a bit and roll to 3/4 to 1 inch thick circle. Cut into 8 pie like wedges
and bake for 15 minutes. Use middle rack at 390F (400F) degrees.
* needed more time after 15min, baked for 17min