Raisin Scones

1. 1

   Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Cut butter into bits and, with your fingertips or a pastry blender, blend into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Using a fork, stir raisins and milk until just combined.

4. 4

   Transfer to a lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, knead until it forms a dough.

5. 5

   Roll out dough into a 9-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick) and cut out scones with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter.

6. 6

   Arrange scones 1 inch apart on a buttered large baking sheet and gently reroll and cut out scraps.

7. 7

   Bake scones in middle of a 425F oven until pale golden, about 15 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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