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

Directions

 * 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