Empress Signature Raisin Scone Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup 35% Cream
1/4 cup White Sugar
1/4 cup Butter, cubed
1/4 cup Golden Raisins
2 each Eggs
2 tbsp. 2% Milk
1 tbsp. Baking Powder
1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Chill all ingredients prior to mixing for best results.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk cream and one egg together.

3. In a separate bowl, sift all dry powdered ingredients together, add the raisins.

4. Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, knead with your hands, taking care to not over mix.

5. Roll the dough into a 3/4” thick round circle. Sprinkle a little extra flour onto your work surface and rolling pin to ensure the dough does not stick.

6. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 evenly sized wedges and place onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

7. Whisk the remaining egg with the milk, brush the scones before baking with this egg wash.

8. Allow the scones to rest for 45 minutes in the refrigerator, while pre-heating your oven to 325°F or 160°C.

9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes on the middle rack of the oven or until golden brown.