CREAM SCONES
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Arm & Hammer or Cow Brand Baking Soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons shortening
Grated rind of 1 orange (optional)
¾ cup sweet thin cream or top milk
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 egg
1. Sift, then measure flour. Sift again with the baking soda, salt and sugar.
2. Cut or rub in shortening until it is as fine as coarse corn meal. Add orange rind.
3. Combine cream and vinegar. Add to flour mixture, stirring quickly to form a stiff dough. White vinegar makes a whiter product.
4. Turn onto floured board. Knead slightly. Roll ⅜ inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut in diamond shapes. These may be cut in half lengthwise if desired. Brush thickly with slightly beaten egg.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven.
Amount: 12 scones Temperature: 475° F. Time: 10-12 minutes