Award Winning
Irish Scones
by Jean Walsh

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup Raisins
• 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 2-1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 Tsp Grated, Dried Orange Peel
• 1 Tsp. Salt (Optional)
• 3/4 Cup (1-1/2 Sticks) Butter Or Margarine
• 1 Cup Buttermilk

• Place Raisins In A Saucepan, Cover With Water, Simmer 10 Minutes & Drain.
• Combine Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Orange Peel And Salt.
• Cut In Butter. The Texture Will Resemble Coarse Crumbs, As In Pastry Dough.
• Mix Raisins With Buttermilk And Add To Flour Mixture, Stirring Until Well Blended.
• Turn Dough Out Onto A Lightly Floured Surface And Knead Just Until Smooth.
• Roll Out The Dough To 1/2 To 3/4 Inch Thickness And Cut Into Rounds With A Scone Cutter Or Inverted Glass.
• Place On A Lightly Floured Ungreased Cookie Sheet.
• Brush Tops With Egg White And Sprinkle With Cinnamon Sugar.
• Bake At 375 Degrees Until Lightly Browned On Top.