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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