Rich Tea Scones

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Coat a large baking sheet with softened butter. In a large, chilled mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and chilled butter.
3. Rub mixture together with fingertips until it resembles coarse meal.
4. Beat the egg with a whisk until frothy. Remove 1 tablespoon and set aside.
5. Add milk to the remaining egg and pour over the flour mixture.
6. Toss with a fork until dough can be gathered into a ball.
7. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
8. Cut the dough into 2-inch rounds with a glass or cookie cutter.
9. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Brush the tops lightly with the reserved egg.
11. Bake 15 minutes or until light brown.
12. Serve at once on a heated platter. Makes about 12.