This is fairly simple and makes a good scone. This recipe is from Buttonwood Inn, Franklin, NC: Glazed Raisin Scones 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 c. sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. butter, slightly softened 3/4 c. raisins 2 eggs 1/4 to 1/3 c. milk additional sugar, for glaze Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in raisins. In small bowl mix 1 egg and 1 egg yolk; reserve remaining white in another bowl. Mix eggs into flour mix- ture. Mix in enough of the milk to make a dough that holds together. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times. Halve dough. Pat each half into a circle 1/2 inch thick. Cut each into 8 triangles. Place, spaced apart, on lightly greased baking sheet. With fork beat reserved egg white until bubbly. Brush scones with white; sprinkle generously with additional sugar. Bake 14-18 min. until golden brown.
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