This is a really nice recipe for scones and very simple to do.
You will need:
- 2 cups flour, sifted
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp. cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup yellow raisins
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla
- 1 egg white (for wash) lightly beaten
- cinnamon sugar
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease a baking sheet or use parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. In a smaller bowl combine honey, yogurt, eggs and vanilla. Mix this well.
Stir in raisins. With a fork , stir the dry ingredients into the honey mixture until just moistened. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Shape into an 8 inch wedge and about 1 inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges. Brush with egg white sprinkle surface with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
Now make a fresh pot of tea, set out your best cups/plates and invite a friend or neighbor over for a cuppa and yummy warm scones and conversation. Does life get any better?
