Scottish Scones

Makes 10-12 scones.

Preheat oven to 425F

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 cup cold milk
2-3 tbs butter
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tbs sugar

In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar. Set aside. In separate bowl, melt butter, mix in egg, milk. Make well in dry ingredients, mix in wet ingredients until dough forms. Roll into large circle approx. 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut wedges, place on floured baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 12-14 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm with jam, butter, whipped or clotted cream.

Variations:
Soak 1/2 -2/3 cup dried cherries or berries and add to mix with 1 tsp vanilla.
Add 3/4 c. chopped dates, craisins, currants, or raisins with 2 tablespoons brown sugar instead of white sugar.