British Tea Scones

This is a recipe from an english friend of mine!!

Preheat oven to 425 degrees f.

Combine in mixing bowl the flour , salt , baking powder and sugar.

With pastry blender cut in the shortening.

Add raisins.

Lightly beat the egg and add enough milk to total 2 / 3 cup liquid.

Add liquid to dry ingredients and stir gently with folk until dough holds together.

Gather dough into a ball and place on lightly floured board and knead gently , about 12 kneading strokes.

On lightly floured board roll dough out 1 / 4 inch thick and cut into rounds with biscuit cutter.

Place scones on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 12 to 16 scones.

Presentation: split scones while hot and spread with butter.

Best served fresh from oven.

flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, shortening, raisins, egg, milk