I have never paid much attention to scones–I don’t even remember the last time I had them, but it all changed when I was on my cruise vacation. Being on a giant ship 24 hours x 9 days—mostly sea bound—means that the best past time on board was to eat.
Every afternoon, I had scones for my afternoon tea, and of course, a crepe or two. And then one fine day, I fathomed that scones are such great things to eat—under the shade on the deck overlooking the azure blue sea—over a cup of tea or tea.
So, that was how I discovered them and marked the start of my love affair with scones, especially raisin scones. I have always loved raisins and in this recipe, raisins give that extra sweetness and add moisture to the scones.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 655 calories per serving.
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Raisin Scones
If you like raisins and scones. You will love this simple, irresistible, and delicious raisin scones recipe. These raisin scones are to die for.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
- 1 beaten egg yolk for egg wash
Directions
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1
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, and then follow by the egg and vanilla.
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2
Add in the milk slowly. If the dough becomes too sticky, stop adding the milk, instead add a little more flour to form the dough. Stir until the dry ingredients are moistened. Add in the raisins.
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3
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 3/4-inch (1 cm) thickness. Using a 2-inch (5 cm) round cookie cutter, cut out the scones. Gather the scraps; reroll and cut out additional scones. Place the scones on prepared baking sheets, spacing apart.
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4
Brush egg yolk over the tops of the scones. Bake scones until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
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5
Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
If the dough is too sticky, add more flour to the dough.
Cheryl
3/17/2022
Hello I’ve been making me scones now for about a year and they are just fabulous I switch up fruits a lot I’ve made them lemon version of them just fabulous absolutely wonderful I can’t recommend this recipe more take your time with it no rush and do over makes it and I cut my butter into a very small so even squares cutting my stick of butter in half and then those haves and haves according to those pieces and then dies from there and I put the letter back in the freezer while I’m preparing all the other items keep it nice and cold
I’ve made peace for numerous friends and family and reviews all the time
Shane Beauchamp
Yumm tasty quick and easy. Grrat texture
Cheryl
Thanks for recipe, my first time making scones. These are easy to make and delicious. I add a tablespoon sugar to egg wash for a little extra sweetness ?
Geri Shaw
Thanks for the recipe. Best scones ever! I add 2/3 T. vinegar to change milk to buttermilk. Fabulous!
Joy Brown
Great reciepe only thing I did different was soak the raisins in rum over night. Will use this again.
Thank you
Joy Brown
Great reciepe only thing I did different was soak the raisins in rum over night. Will use this again.
Thank you
Bonnie Peers
HI, I’ve just made these delicious scones. My scones are beautiful but have a thin layer of baked egg yolk across the top where I brushed it and in the picture yours look golden. Did you add water, milk to your egg yolk? Thanks!
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can add some oil and a little condensed milk for egg wash to give it that golden brown sheen. It’s not necessary, though.
Wendy Casey
I can’t wait to try this recipe. However, I do have one tip! Soak the raisins overnight in cold black tea. it makes the raisins plump and juicy
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Wendy, good to know. Thanks for letting me know!
Veronica
Do I need to grease the baking sheet and can I use a cast iron biscuit pan instead of the baking sheets?
Rasa Malaysia
Use baking sheet.