2 1/2 c. all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. butter, cut into bits 1/2 c. golden raisins 2/3 c. milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tbsp.sugar Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins, milk and eggs; stir until evenly moistened. Knead dough into a ball on a well floured surface. Pat into 9 inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops of scones with milk then sprinkle with sugar. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until pale golden color. |