Cape Breton Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

CAPE BRETON SCONES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Flour
2 tb Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1 t -salt
1/4 ts Basking soda
1 c Raisins or currants
1/2 c Sour cream
1/4 c Oil
1 Egg -- slightly beaten
3 tb Milk

Sift together dry ingredients and stir in the raisins. Blend the remaining
ingredients and stir in the flour mixture until the dough is all together.
Toss on a lightly floured surface until no longer sticky. Knead a few
times. Divide the dough in half then pat each ball of dough into a 6 "
circle with the top slightly rounded. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle
with sugar. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie
sheet. Bake at 425F for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden. Serve hot with
butter and jam or flavoured butter or honey.



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