Scottish Scones

==Ingredients==
* 2 cups Self-rising flour
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 3 tbsp. butter
* 2 tbsp. sugar
* 2 tbsp. raisins or currants
* 1 egg, slightly beaten
* milk
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
# Mix flour and salt; rub in butter with fingers. 
# Stir in sugar and raisins. 
# Place egg in small glass measure; add milk to make 3/4 cup. 
# Add all but 1 tablespoon to flour mixture. 
# Knead about 6 times on lightly floured surface; roll to slightly over 3/4-inch. Cut into 3-inch rounds.
# Place on greased baking sheet; brush tops with reserved egg and milk mixture. 
# Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm.
== Note ==
Self-rising flour makes lighter scones and biscuits, but it's possible to substitute 2 cups all-purpose bleached flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
== Contributed by ==
* World Recipes Y-Group
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Scone Recipes
Category:Self-rising flour Recipes
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