Traditional Irish Raisin Scone Recipe

Here's a traditional raisin scone recipe that you might want to try. Let me know how they turn out!

Ingredients

• 1 Lbs Flour
• 1/4 Pint Buttermilk
• 1 Cup Raisins
• 1 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder
• 2 Tbsp Sugar
• 2 Oz Irish Butter

Directions

1. Sift the flour, baking soda and powder into a bowl. Rub in butter. Add in the sugar and raisins. Stir with a wooden spoon.

2. Make a well in the mix and work in the buttermilk.

3. Turn on to a floured board and knead briefly.

4. With a wooden rolling pin, roll out the mixture till it is one inch thick

5. Use a cookie cutter, or an upside-down plastic tumbler, to cut out the scones from the dough.

6. Glaze with a beaten egg. Bake in a hot oven (425F) for 15 minutes.