Scottish Scones(This Recipe Is From Early Nova Scotia) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening with a pie dough blender.
In separate bowl, combine eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients until you have a soft dough.
Add raisins.
Roll out dough on a floured board to 1 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut in rounds with a glass or cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheet.
Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve hot with butter and jam.