Basic Scones

Ingredients

 * 3 cups all-purpose flour,
 * 1 tablespoon baking powder,
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons sugar
 * 2 tablespoons cooking oil,
 * 1 egg
 * ¾ cup milk

Directions

 * 1) Combine: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons sugar.
 * 2) Put in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
 * 3) Combine: 2 tablespoons cooking oil*, 1 egg and ¾ cup milk and beat well.
 * 4) Preheat oven to 450F.
 * 5) Pour the milk mixture into the flour, and mix well, stirring until the dry ingredients are moistened.
 * 6) Grease your hands slightly, and turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
 * 7) Knead 8 to 10 times.
 * 8) Roll the dough out to ½-inch thickness.
 * 9) Add flour if the dough is too sticky.
 * 10) Cut into two-inch rounds and place on an ungreased cooking sheet.
 * 11) Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 12) Serve warm or cold, with butter, honey and jam.