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Great bakery treat….Scones should be a crisp exterior with an interior that is light and fluffy with a rich buttery flavor.

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup raisins
1 large egg
(1teaspoon sugar and a small amount of milk to brush onto the scones)

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

In a medium bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mix well. Chop the butter thinly, into the flour mixture, use your finger and work the butter until you form a course meal type mixture, add in the raisins. In a separate bowl whisk the milk and egg until well mixed. Add the milk mixture into the flour mixture using a fork until a large dough clump forms. Using your hands knead the dough together into a large ball. Working on a floured surface pat a 3/4″ thick 8″ square with the dough. Brush the dough with milk and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar. With a sharp knife cut the 8″square into 8 triangles and place onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place on the lower middle section of your oven and bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Best if served warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy
Chef Brian Klauss