Or

One-half cup of raisins,
One-quarter cup of finely chopped citron,
One teaspoon cinnamon,
One-half teaspoon nutmeg,
One-half teaspoon allspice.

Divide into six pieces and then roll out the size of a saucer and
about three-quarters of an inch thick. Make two cuts forming a cross,
dividing the dough into four wedge-shaped pieces. Brush with beaten
egg and bake for fifteen minutes in a hot oven. This amount will make
twenty-four scones. To serve, split and fill with jam and then pile on
a wicker basket, cover with a napkin and serve with tea.


IRISH SCONES

Three cups of mashed potatoes,
Three cups of sifted flour,
Two teaspoons of salt,
Two level teaspoons of baking powder,
Three level teaspoons of shortening.

Now place in a bowl

One-half cup of milk,
One egg.

Beat. Use about two-thirds of the egg and milk mixture to form a