2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg
about 1 c. buttermilk
1 egg yolk
sugar (to sprinkle)

Sift flour and cream of tartar into a bowl. Cut in butter. Add raisins, whole egg and enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Mix and turn out on floured board. Knead a few times. (The less handling, the better.) Roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch triangles or circles.

Put on cookie sheets and prick tops several times with fork. Beat egg yolk with a little cold water and brush on scones. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in preheated oven (425°F) for about 15 minutes. Good for breakfast and with tea.

Makes about 2 dozen.