2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder level
2 (oz.) butter (1/4 stick butter)
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. raisins or currants

Work butter and flour together with fingers the "lift" with fingers to aerate. Mix milk with egg then add gradually to dry mix. Do not overmix. Knead gently, pat out about 1/2 inch thick and cut out. Bake in 425 degree oven for 12 minutes.