Irish Scones

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• 3 cups white flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
• 1 cup raisins or other dried fruit
• Egg wash, to brush scones

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, sift toghether four, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add softened butter and sugar, mis well. Stir in milk or buttermilk. Also stir in raisins or dried fruit. Press dough onto a floured surgace and roll out gently 1/2 inch thickness. Cut scones into round shapes or triangles. Brush scones with egg wash for a shine.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.