Fruit Scones
fruit scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c raisins
- 2 t baking powder
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 c sugar
- 6 T cold butter, cut in small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 c (8 oz) plain yogurt
- Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
- Milk for brushing on scones
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet; set aside.
- 2
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Stir in sugar.
- 3
With your fingers, rub in butter pieces until mixture is crumbly.
- 4
Mix in raisins. With a fork, stir in egg, yogurt and lemon peel. Blend well to make a dough that barely holds together (you may need to press dough together with your hands).
- 5
Turn out onto a floured surface. Roll out with a floured rolling pin or pat dough with your hands to make a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut in circles with a 1 - 1 1/2 inch circular cookie cutter.
- 6
Place 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet; brush tops lightly with milk.
- 7
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until scones are well risen and golden.
- 8
Transfer to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes. Best if served warm with butter and preserves.