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Fisher Flour Scones

(The original Puyallup Fair Scones)

2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
6 tsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
6 tbsp shortening
1/2 cup Milk

Sift and measure flour. Add other dry ingredients and re-sift all together. Work shortening in with fingers or pastry knife.
Add milk and mix.
Turn out onto a floured board, kneading a little if needed to finish mixing. Divide into 2 equal pieces.
Roll or pat each into a round, and to 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
Cut into wedge shaped pieces like a pie (each round into 4 pieces, totaling 8 scones).

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet.