2 cups of flour. 2 tablespoonfuls to 1/4 cup of shortening. 1 teaspoonful of salt. 4 teaspoonfuls of baking-powder. About 1/2 cup of milk or milk and water.

Sift together the dry ingredients; with a knife or the tips of the fingers work in the shortening, then add the milk and mix with knife to a dough. Toss on to a board lightly dredged with flour; knead gently, then pat with the rolling pin into a sheet, cut into rounds and bake about fifteen minutes.

Cream Scones

2 cups of flour. 1/4 cup of butter. 3 teaspoonfuls of baking-powder. 2 eggs. 1/2 teaspoonful of salt. 1/2 cup of cream.

Mix as baking-powder biscuit, adding the beaten eggs with the cream. Serve with chocolate for luncheon. A diamond shape is attractive for scones.