Scotch Scones

Description

These were originally made by my Granny and are slightly sweeter and flatter than most scones. They are easy to make too – the no bake method allows me to make these on the hottest days of summer, which make them my family’s favorite camping treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • salt
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl
  2. stir together the flour
  3. sugar
  4. baking powder
  5. and salt. Cut in butter by rubbing the mixture between your fingers until the mixture is fine and crumbly; stir in the raisins. In a small bowl
  6. mix together the egg and milk; mix with dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  7. On a lightly floured surface
  8. roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Dip cutter into flour
  9. and stamp out scones. You may need to re roll the dough to get 12.
  10. Heat dry non-stick griddle over medium heat. Cook each side of the scone until slightly raised and golden brown in color. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 12

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