Raisin Scone Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the sugar and mix well.
4. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Add the raisins and mix well.
6. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring with a fork until the dough forms a ball.
7. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for a few seconds.
8. Roll out the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
9. Use a cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut out the scones into your desired shapes.
10. Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg wash.
12. Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
13. Remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
14. Serve the scones warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 231
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 8g
• Cholesterol: 49mg
• Sodium: 210mg

Tips

• Make sure your butter is cold and cut into small pieces before adding it to the flour mixture.
• Do not overwork the dough or the scones will become tough and dry.
• Use a sharp cookie cutter or knife to cut out the scones to ensure they rise evenly in the oven.
• Brush the scones with egg wash to give them a shiny and golden crust.
• For best results, serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion