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Buckingham Palace Scones
Source: Ellen Sudia

3 1/2 Cups flour
Pinch salt
3/4 Cup butter
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 Cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 Cup milk
1/2 Cup raisins

Cut together butter, flour, salt and baking powder. Add sugar and raisins. Make a well in center of the mixture; add egg and small amount of milk. If mixture appears to be too dry, add more milk. Blend to a nice, smooth dough. Roll out on floured board to 1/2 inch thick. Use cutter with 2-inch fluted edge. Place on lightly greased baking sheet, brush with beaten egg. Bake in 350-degree F oven for 10-15 minutes. Center of bottom should be lightly colored. Serve hot.