4 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. milk
6 tbsp. butter, room temp.
2 lg. eggs (reserve 1 tbsp. to paint tops)
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins

Mix dry ingredients. Work in butter with hands. Add eggs and milk and knead about 10 times on floured board. Either cut out with 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter or break off and shape into individual rolls. Do not let them touch on baking sheet. Grease cookie sheet. Paint tops with reserved egg. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.