Soy Scones

from the kitchen of  Carol W.

2 C flour
1/2 tsp bkg soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp bkg powder
1/2 TB sugar (optional)
1/4 C butter or margaine, cut into chunks
1/2 C currants or 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
3/4 C soymilk or milk

In large bowl combine dry ingredients. Stir. Add margarine and rub with fingers until coarse crumbs form (or cut in). Add currants or lemon zest and stir. Add milk and stir until dry ingredients evenly moistened. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead 12 turns. Pat dough into 6-7 inch cirle and place on greased baking sheet. Score loaf with knife into 8 equal wedges. Bake until well-browned, about 25 minutes.