Gingerbread-Raisin Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. packed dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) chilled butter, cut in pieces
1/4 c. milk
1 large egg
3 Tbsp. light unsulphured molasses*
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. raisins

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Lightly grease baking sheet.
Blend first 6 ingredients in a food processor.
Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Beat milk, egg, molasses and vanilla to blend in a large bowl.
Add flour mixture and raisins; stir gently until dough forms.
Gather dough into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, press dough into a 1-inch thick round. Cut round into 8 wedges.
Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.