Raisin Scones Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the raisins.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges.
Place the wedges onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and cooked through.
Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Verdict

These raisin scones are a perfect breakfast or snack treat. They are buttery, fluffy, and filled with sweet raisins. Serve them warm with a dollop of clotted cream or your favorite jam.