RAISIN SCONES

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Make and share this Raisin Scones recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups flour, plus
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 lb cold unsalted butter, diced
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cold heavy cream
3/4 cup raisins
1 extra large egg, beaten with
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine 4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar the baking powder, and salt in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • Blend in the cold butter at the lowest speed and mix until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
  • Combine the eggs and heavy cream and quickly add to the flour/butter mixture.
  • Combine until just blended.
  • Combine the raisins and 1 tablespoon flour and then add to the dough and mix quickly.
  • The dough may be a bit sticky.
  • Dump the dough out onto a floured surface and be sure it is well combined.
  • Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough out to 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick.
  • You will see lumps of butter in the dough.
  • Cut into squares with a 4-inch cutter and then cut in half diagonally to make triangles.
  • Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the scones with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the outsides are crisp and the insides are done.
  • ~~~FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS~~~~.
  • To freeze: Allow scones to cool. Freeze in a rigid container or in freezer bags. Seal, label and freeze.
  • To serve: For crispier scones, thaw/reheat in a 325 degree oven for about 5 minutes. For softer scones, thaw/reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute on 30% power.

Bsabs Nassar
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I've made these scones several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great addition to any breakfast or brunch.


Sagar Kumar
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These scones were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Sumair Imtiaz
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I still really enjoyed these scones. The scones were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Ganaa Ganzo
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy scone.


Byron Perez
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The scones are made with just a few ingredients, but they're so delicious.


Sk Mdsarowar
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These scones were the perfect addition to my afternoon tea party. They were light and fluffy, and the raisins added a nice touch of sweetness.


Jamil ahmad Jamil ahmad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out really dry. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Jannette Morgan
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Suale Rahinatu
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I've never made scones before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mehedy Hasan Joy Raja
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These scones were amazing! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Shaunrachelle
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but these scones were still really good. The scones were light and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Sohib Khan
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I thought these scones were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I was hoping.


dmcloz
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste.


skoviraj231 devil
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I love these scones! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Cyndia Burkes
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These scones were delicious! The raisins added a nice pop of sweetness, and the scones were so moist and fluffy.


Michael Branton
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I've made these scones several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


tshamunwe netshiendeulu
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These scones were a hit with my family! They were so light and fluffy, and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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