Cheddar Dinner Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Blend in butter with fingers until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

5. 5

   Lightly beat egg and milk.

6. 6

   Stir in, along with cheese, just until blended.

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface (dough will be sticky).

8. 8

   Working with half the dough at a time, pat into a 5-inch round, about 1 inch high.

9. 9

   Score dough to mark 6 wedges, but do not separate.

10. 10

    Bake 20-25 minutes until golden.

11. 11

    Serve warm or cool on rack.