Scones(Irish Soda Biscuits)

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0 to 375u00b0.

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   In large mixing bowl, combine 3 3/4 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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   Use pastry blender to cut in Crisco until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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   Gradually add buttermilk, using a spoon to blend in buttermilk and when mixture is a bit dry, knead with your hands. Add raisins and stir to combine.

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   Sprinkle one tablespoon of flour on work surface and turn dough out onto floured surface; sprinkle remaining tablespoon of flour over dough.

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   Take half of batter and roll out with rolling pin.

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   It should be rolled out round and about 1/4-inch thick.

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   Then with sharp knife, cut into triangles. Put them on floured cookie sheet.

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   Bake approximately 25 minutes or until brown.

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    Before putting in oven, brush a little buttermilk on top of scones.

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    Thicker they are, the higher scones will rise. Cool on wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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