Scones
["2 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "3/4 c. buttermilk", "1/2 c. raisins (optional)"]
["Sift first 4 items.", "Cut in shortening until coarse.", "Beat eggs together with buttermilk; then pour into dry ingredients and mix to make soft pouch.", "Turn out dough on a lightly floured board and pat into 1/2 inch thickness.", "Cut in 8 inch diameter with large cutter and each into 4 parts.", "Total of 16.", "Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 425\u00b0 for 15 minutes."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "buttermilk", "raisins"]