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English Scones

Name: English Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 large egg; Additional milk

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

10 scones

Updated: Feb. 08, 2023

When I came to America from England in 1967, I made sure to bring along my favorite recipe for scones. Served warm with butter, they're perfect for breakfast.

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
Additional milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins. Whisk milk and egg; add to dry ingredients, stirring lightly.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 229 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

English Scones

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