Cinnamon Raisin Cream Scones

Very nice, lightly sweet scone. Lovely eaten warm from the oven!!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Grease a baking sheet.

Topping: mix cinnamon and 1 / 4 cup sugar in a small bowl , set aside.

Scones: have all ingredients at room temperature.

Sift flour , then measure out 2 cups into mixing bowl.

Add baking powder , salt , and sugar and sift again.

Add shortening , cutting it in until mixture resembles coarse meal.

In a seperate bowl , beat eggs , add cream.

Add to flour mixture ,.

Add raisins and stir just until mixed.

Turn onto lightly floured board.

Knead sticky dough for 1 / 2 minute.

Shape dough into ball , place on greased baking sheet.

Pat down into circle of dough about 1 1 / 2 inches thick.

Cut into 8 wedges and move wedges apart on sheet so they are evenly spaced.

Brush each wedge with reserved egg / cream mixture , and sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping generously over each.

Bake in 400 degree oven for 11-14 minutes , or until lightly golden.

Serve warm with butter & jam.

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, vegetable shortening, eggs, light cream, raisins, cinnamon