Scotch Oven Scones

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour            1/2 c. margarine or butter
2 tsp. sugar                                  3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Sift together all ingredients in first column. Cut in margarine as for pie dough. Add milk. Makes very soft dough. Divide into three (3) portions. Pat out into circles 3/4" thick. Cut across into +, making four (4) in each. Brush with beaten egg after putting on greased cookie sheet. (Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil, then grease foil.) Bake at 400 deg. for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.

Makes 12 scones.