scotch scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in butter by rubbing the mixture between your fingers until the mixture is fine and crumbly; stir in the raisins. in a small bowl, mix together the egg and milk; mix with dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
• on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. dip cutter into flour, and stamp out scones. you may need to re roll the dough to get 12.
• heat dry non-stick griddle over medium heat. cook each side of the scone until slightly raised and golden brown in color. transfer to a wire rack to cool.