Raisin Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

RAISIN SCONES

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Serving Size : 25 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/4 c All-purpose flour
4 ts Cream of tartar
2 ts Baking soda
1 t Salt
6 tb (3/4 stick) well-chilled
-butter or margarine
1 c Golden raisins
5 tb Sugar
1 c (about) milk
Unsalted butter
Strawberry jam

Makes about 25

All purpose flour

Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly flour baking sheet.
combine 3 1/4 cups flour, cream of tartar, baking soda
and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter using pastry
blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse
meal. Stir in raisins and sugar. Mix in enough milk
to form soft but not sticky dough. Turn dough out
onto lightly floured surface and knead gently until
dough holds together. Roll dough out to thickness of
1/2 inch. Cut out rounds using 2-inch cutter (push
straight down; do not twist). Arrange rounds on
prepared sheet. Dust tops lightly with flour. Bake
scones until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes.
Serve immediately with butter and jam.

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