2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. oatmeal
4 tbsp. butter or shortening
1 c. milk

Rub butter into dry ingredients; stir in milk. Mixture should be soft but easy to handle. If too soft, sprinkle in some flour; if too solid, add a little milk. Turn onto a floured board; shape lightly and divide into about 15 parts. Pat each into a scone 1/2-inch thick.

Cook on a floured, hot griddle, turning once. When done, in about 15 minutes or 7-8 minutes each side, stack on end at side of the pan. Wrap in clean dishcloth on cooling rack. The griddle is at the right temperature when a sprinkling of flour turns light brown immediately.