Cape Breton Scones
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 Cups flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp baking soda
1 Cup raisins or currants
1/2 Cup sour cream
1/4 Cup oil
1 egg -- slightly beaten
3 tbsp milkRecipe
Sift together dry ingredients and stir in the raisins. Blend the remaining ingredients and stir in the flour mixture until the dough is all together. Toss on a lightly floured surface until no longer sticky. Knead a few times. Divide the dough in half then pat each ball of dough into a 6" circle with the top slightly rounded. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425 ºF for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Serve hot with butter and jam or favored butter or honey.