Raising the Roof Raisin Scones

If you don’t soak your raisins ahead now, you will become a believer after these scones.

Ingredients

Instructions

) In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt & baking powder
) Using a pastry blender cut in the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
) In a separate bowl beat together eggs & milk
) Pour milk mixture into the dry ingredients, mix until just moistened
) Fold in drained raisins & walnuts
) Using a ice scoop form the scones on greased baking sheet
) Beat the egg yolk with the cold water & with a pastry brush glaze each scone with this mixture
) Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown
) Makes approximately 12 scones