Description
Classic buttery raisin scones with a golden crust and tender crumb. Lightly sweet and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea with butter, jam, or clotted cream.
Ingredients
75 g salted butter
2 large eggs
75 g granulated sugar
4 tsp baking powder
230 ml milk
500 g bread flour, cake flour, or all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
1 extra egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix butter, eggs, sugar, baking powder, and milk until combined.
- Add flour and raisins. Mix briefly until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer to a floured surface. Knead lightly without overworking.
- Cut into rounds with a cutter or shape into a disc and cut into wedges.
- Place on lined tray and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake 15 minutes until golden and tall.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or mixed spice for warmth.
- Swap raisins for currants, cranberries, or apricots.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for crunch.
- Add orange zest for citrus flavor.
- Make savory with cheese and herbs instead of raisins and sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
