i got this recipe in a highschool cooking class, i was amazed how well they came out
scones
2 c flour
3 TBSP sugar
1 TBSPbaking powder
6 TBSP cold butter
1/4 c chopped nuts, toasted (I personally use more like half a cup or even a full cup... and anything from dried fruit to chocolate chips work well
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1 beaten egg
1/2 c half and half (light or full fat, but Ii say avoid milk, doesn't come out as good in my book)
1 TBSP half and half
2 tsp sugar
Combine flour 3 TBSP sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in butter, stir in nuts if desired (a must in my book). Combine egg and 1/2 c half and half, then add to dry ingredient mixture. Stir until moistened. Turn dough out on floured surface. knead 12 to 15 stroked or until nearly smooth. Pat or roll to about 1/2 inch thick disc. Cut however you like (discs, or triangles) or don't cut at all, cut them after they bake. place scones 1 inch apart (if they have been cut) on ungreased cookie sheet. brush tops wih remaining half and half and sprinkle with remaining sugar. bake at 400 degreesfor 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack for few minutes, but serve warm. if desired a glaze of powder sugar milk and vanilla can be made to serve on top, i believe it is 1 c powder sugar, 1 TBSP milk and 1 tsp vanilla, mix together, should be thick consistency, but still liquid, slightly thinner than molasses.
*if using dried fruit, i reccomend soaking it in some hot water for a few minutes before adding to dough, that way the fruit is moist and plump, and the scones are not dried out
Scones 
