2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cube butter
2 eggs
1/3 c. half & half
3 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. water
2 tsp. sugar for topping

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, sugar and salt. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.

Reserve 1 teaspoon of egg white for topping. Beat eggs with half and half, add orange peel and flour. Stir until blended.

Turn out on lightly floured board, knead lightly and pat into a circle about 3/4 inches thick. Cut into 12 triangles with a sharp knife. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until delicately brown. Split and serve very hot with butter and jam. Smaller scones - divide into 2 circles and cut. Serves: 12 to 24 scones.