Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 cup

all-purpose flour

sifted

1 tbsp

baking powder

2 tbsp

sugar

0.5 tsp

salt

0.33 cup

butter

0.5 cup

light cream

1 unit

egg

well beaten

0.25 cup

raisins

chopped, seedless

Step 1
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~3 min

Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rub in with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix in beaten egg and light cream with a fork until just combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Stir in raisins.

Step 5
~3 min

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board.

Step 6
~3 min

Pat the dough into a circle approximately 1/2 inch thick.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut the circle into wedges.

Step 8
~3 min

Brush the tops of the wedges with slightly beaten egg white.

Step 9
~3 min

Sprinkle the tops with sugar.

Step 10
~3 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a lighter scone, use all-purpose flour instead of sifted.

Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones.

Serve with clotted cream and jam.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a few hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with clotted cream and jam.

Pair with tea or coffee.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Clotted Cream
Strawberry Jam
Lemon Curd

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scotland

Cultural Significance

Traditional baked good often served with afternoon tea.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Hogmanay (New Year's Eve)

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Afternoon Tea
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

65/100