Classic Scones

• Produce

  • 1 cup Golden raisins

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Margarine

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp Baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Shortening
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 cup Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1-1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup golden raisins

Directions

• Pre-heat the oven to 425°F.
• Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl.
• Rub the margarine and shortening into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Combine the eggs and milk and stir then into the flour mixture, just until the dough comes together.
• Fold in the raisins.
• Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly-floured surface.
• With a 2-inch round cutter; stamp out 24 scones and transfer them to a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake the scones for 10-15 minutes or until they are light brown.
• Serve at once with Devonshire cream or butter and jam.