Barbara Pratt's Tea Biscuits

I got this recipe from NL. living a program on TV. They are really a good snack for an afternoon visit with friends.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 cup  cold butter
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Mix in a bowl salt, flour, white sugar and baking powder.
2. Then cut in 1/4 cup cold butter.
3. Then take milk and egg and beat together and add to dry ingredients. Don't mix to much or biscuits will be tough.
4. Roll dough into a rectangular shape. Spread with softened butter, spread another layer of brown sugar and then sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll and cut into 3/4 inch segments.
5. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.