raisin scones

Name: Raisin Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) raisins; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) butter,chilled,cut up; 2/3 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk

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Rhonda Wheeler

Warren, MI

Updated on Nov 27, 2011

These are great for brunch or as a quick snack.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter,chilled,cut up
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk

How To Make raisin scones

Step 1

Combine flour, raisins, baking powder,1 tablespoon of brown sugar,cinnamon and salt.

Step 2

With 2 knives cut in butter with criss-cross strokes till it resembles pea size pieces.
Step 3

Slowly stir in 2/3 cup of milk just untill soft dough forms.
Step 4

Pat dough on floured surface into 6 1/2 inch round 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
Step 5

Place on greased baking sheet.
Step 6

Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons of milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
Step 7

Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
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