Scones

2 cups flour (substitute 1 cup whole wheat flour for whole wheat scones)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 egg slightly beaten

Glaze
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons sugar

Mix dry ingredients. Add shortening, work into dough til crumbly, add milk and egg. Press into a ball, knead a few times on a floured surface. Roll into a 1/2 inch circle. Cut into pie wedges, baste with milk and sprinkle on sugar. Put on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.

Eat with lots of jam.