Rich Raspberry Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Cinnamon-sugar mixture Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Cut in Crisco with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Gently stir in raspberries, taking care to keep them as whole as possible.

5. 5

   Whisk eggs with milk or half-and-half.

6. 6

   Lightly stir into the flour mixture.

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto a floured board, handling as little as possible.

8. 8

   Shape the dough into two (6-inch diameter x 3/4-inch thick) rounds.

9. 9

   Score each circle into wedges with a sharp knife.

10. 10

    Brush with a bit of milk, then sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon.

11. 11

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

12. 12

    Test with a wooden pick after 15 minutes of baking.