Ingredients
2 1/2 C all-purpose Flour
2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 T sugar
smidge of salt
4 T butter, cut into bits
1/2 C Raisins
2/3 C Milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 T sugar (for sprinkling)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450 F. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar & salt in large bowl. Cut in butter til mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins, milk & eggs; stir til evenly moistened. Knead dough into a ball on a well-floured surface; pat into a 9-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk & sprinkle w/sugar. Bake 15-18 minutes or til a pale golden color.
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 T orange juice or milk 1 T orange rind zest 1 T honey dash cinnamon
In small bowl beat all ingredients together. Spoon into small crock. Makes 1 cup
