Chocolate Chip Scones


2 c. unsifted self-rising flour
3 tbs. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 425F. Grease baking sheet.
In large bowl, combine flour and sugar.
With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in
shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In small bowl, combine milk, egg and vanilla.
Add to dry ingredients along with chocolate chips and
mix with fork until mixture clings together
and forms a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and
knead gently 5-6 times.
With lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 7" round.
Cut into 4 wedges.

Place scones, 1" apart, on greased baking sheet.
Pierce tops with tines of fork.
Bake scones 18-20 min. or until golden brown.
Serve warm. Makes 4 scones.