Scottish Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. raisins or currants
• 1 egg, slightly beaten plus milk

Procedures

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Mix flour and salt; rub in butter with fingers.
3. Stir in sugar and raisins.
4. Place egg in small glass measure; add milk to make 3/4 cup.
5. Add all but 1 tablespoon to flour mixture.
6. Knead about 6 times on lightly floured surface; roll to slightly over 3/4-inch. Cut into 3-inch rounds.
7. Place on greased baking sheet; brush tops with reserved egg and milk mixture.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Note

Self-rising flour makes lighter scones and biscuits, but it's possible to substitute 2 cups all-purpose bleached flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Contributed by

• World Recipes Y-Group