[RealLifeMama]

I love scones!
Please post your favorites.
I will post my favorites as time allows.

This recipe is adapted by me, from my neighbor, who adapted the Buckingham Palace Scone recipe.
It is a plain scone, and is chewy on the inside. It is slightly sweet and is not dry.

3 1/2 Cups flour
Pinch salt
3/4 Cup butter, cut up
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 Cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 Cup milk
beaten egg

This should be really quick. The less you handle the dough, the better.
Measure flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter pieces. Add sugar and mix lightly. Make a well in center of the mixture; add egg and small amount of milk. If mixture appears to be too dry, add more milk. Blend to a nice, smooth dough. Roll out on floured board to 1/2 inch thick, 6 to 8 inch circle. A little thicker is OK. (I use my hands to just pat it out and shape it. I think this recipe makes 2 circles, but I don't remember if it does, or if I just always double it. ) Cut into 6 or 8 triangles. Place on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg lightly. brush with beaten egg. Bake in 350-degree F oven for 10-15 minutes. Top will be lightly golden. Serve hot.