Oatmeal Scones

I remember Mom making these whenever we would go camping. They are so light and flaky, and much easier than trying to make oatmeal over a camp fire.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups quick oats, uncooked (or 1 1/2 c. old fashioned oats)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins or 1⁄2 cup currants

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cream of tarter and salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine wet ingredients: butter,milk and egg,
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix, only until moist.
4. Add raisins (or currents).
5. Shape into a ball.
6. Pat out on a lightly floured board into an 8 inch circle.
7. Cut into 8-12 wedges.
8. Bake on a greased cookie sheet in a 425 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until brown.