3 1/2 c. white flour
1/8 c. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 lb. cold butter
1 c. half & half or cream
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in butter. I generally cut the butter in with a pastry cutter or butter knives, then rub between my fingers to more fully blend.

Add remaining ingredients. Knead slightly. Roll 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick and cut into triangles or 1/2 circles. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Brush with beaten egg and milk mixture. Serve with berries and cream.

OPTIONS:

1 c. raisins and 1/2 tsp. orange zest
1 c. raisins, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 tbsp. orange zest

NOTE: This recipe is adjusted for high altitude. For lower elevations, flour may need to be reduced a little.