Triple Sec Cream Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit) or 1/2 cup cranberries (see edit above)
1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream, cold

Preparation

Soak the raisins in liqueur for at least 15 minutes ahead of time. (add more triple sec if it doesn't cover the raisins).
Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F.
Combine dry ingredients and cut in the butter with a pastry blender until it resembles course meal.
Drain the liqueur from the raisins.
Mix the eggs, cream, and raisins.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until a dough forms.
Turn the dough on to a floured board and knead LIGHTLY for one minute (don't overwork the dough).
Pat the dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes until golden.