English Raisin Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening (solid)
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. raisins
1 egg white, slightly beaten

Preparation

Heat oven to 425\u00b0.
Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and soda into bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add buttermilk and raisins and stir until well blended.
Divide dough into 3 parts.
On a floured surface, roll each part into circle about 1/3-inch thick.
Cut each circle into 5 wedges.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Brush top with egg white.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 15 scones.