Raisin Scones

Name: Raisin Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c all purpose flour; 1/2 c raisins; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c butter,chilled,cut up; 2/3 c plus 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk

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By Rhonda Wheeler
@homeskillet

These are great for brunch or as a quick snack.

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

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1 3/4 c

all purpose flour
1/2 c

raisins
2 tsp

baking powder
2 Tbsp

brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp

cinnamon
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 c

butter,chilled,cut up
2/3 c

plus 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk

How to Make Raisin Scones

Step-by-Step

Combine flour, raisins, baking powder,1 tablespoon of brown sugar,cinnamon and salt.
With 2 knives cut in butter with criss-cross strokes till it resembles pea size pieces.
Slowly stir in 2/3 cup of milk just untill soft dough forms.
Pat dough on floured surface into 6 1/2 inch round 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons of milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.