New England Scones

4 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1/2 lb. butter
10 oz. raisins or currants
18 to 20 oz. (2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups) heavy cream
Beaten egg for glaze

Mix flour with baking powder, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt. Cut butter into flour to make a coarse texture. Mix in raisins or currants. Gradually blend in heavy cream just until dough is moist to the touch, not too set. Drop into greased muffin tins. Brush with egg that has been beaten with a little of the cream.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until done. Serve warm with butter and strawberry preserves.

To: Cooking Club at Recipelink.com
From: Sara 5-4-1997