Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1 1/2
cup
flour

sifted, all-purpose



1
tablespoon
baking powder





3/4
teaspoons
salt





1/4
cup
sugar





1/3
cup
shortening





1/2
cup
oats, quick cooking

uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)



1/4
cup
currants





2/3
cups
milk

 Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and currants. Add milk; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn out on lightly floured board or counter. Knead gently a few seconds. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured diamond-shaped cutter. Brush lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated hot oven (425 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.  Serve piping hot