Oven Scones

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Combine 4 cupfuls flour, 1 tablespoonful sugar, ½ teaspoonful salt, 1 teaspoonful baking soda, and 2 teaspoonfuls cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl.

Cut 5 tablespoonfuls Crisco into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Whisk together 1 egg and 1 unit sweet milk in a small bowl.

Add the egg and milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring gently with a fork until a soft dough just comes together.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2–3 times to bring it together without overworking.

Pat the dough into a round approximately ¾ inch thick, then cut into 4 equal wedges or use a scone cutter for smaller portions.

Place scones on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated 400°F oven for 12–15 minutes until golden brown on top.

Remove scones from the oven and cool on a wire rack before serving warm with jam and clotted cream.