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St. Paul Scones
Bake: 12 mins at 350°F
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or light cream
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half or light cream
- Coarse sugar
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, the 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins. Add the 1/2 cup half-and-half, stirring until mixture is moistened.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 8 strokes or just until dough holds together. Pat or roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with 2-1/2- to 3-inch cutter.
3. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon half-and-half and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake in a 350 degree F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden.
4. Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
