Scottish Rich Cream Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. light cream
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 c. raisins or chopped, seedless raisins

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or rub in with fingertips. Mix in egg and cream with a fork.
Stir in raisins.
Turn dough out on lightly floured board and pat out in a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut in wedges.
Brush tops with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes. Makes 12.
Eat while hot.