Raisin Scones

RAISIN SCONES

Raisin Scones

Ingredients

1 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3 tablespoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter

1 eggs, well beaten

1/4 cup cream - Optional Cream and Water

Optional:  Raisin, Cranberries, Walnuts

Optional:  Sprinkle sugar on top prior to oven

Method

1.                  Preheat the oven to 425°.

2.                  Lightly butter a cookie sheet.

3.                  Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.  Work in the butter with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

4.                  Add the egg and cream and stir until blended. 

5.                  Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for about a minute.

6.                  Pat or roll the dough about ¾ inch thick and cut into wedges.  Optional:  Large spoonful on cookie sheet.

7.                  Place on the cookie sheet and bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown. 

Scones were made and prepared by Shirley-Ann Pearman

Photography by Shirley-Ann Pearman.

 

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