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Raisin Scones
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Raisin Scones Recipe

These Raisin Scones are buttery, tender, and lightly sweet with juicy raisins in every bite. They bake up golden on the outside and soft inside with a delicate crumb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream plus extra for brushing
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cut cold butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in raisins evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, heavy cream, and vanilla.
  6. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix gently until dough forms.
  7. Shape dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
  8. Place wedges on baking sheet, brush tops with cream, and bake 16–20 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold for a flaky texture.
  • Do not overmix, or scones will turn dense.
  • Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes for a softer texture.
  • Store airtight up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month.

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