Cape Breton Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 c Flour
• 2 tb Sugar
• 1 tb Baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. Baking soda
• 1 c Raisins or currants
• 1/2 c Sour cream
• 1/4 c Oil
• 1 Egg; slightly beaten
• 3 tb Milk
  

Directions:

1. Sift together dry ingredients and stir in the raisins.
2. Blend the remaining ingredients and stir in the flour mixture until the dough is all together.
3. Toss on a lightly floured surface until no longer sticky. Knead a few times.
4. Divide the dough in half then pat each ball of dough into a 6 inch circle with the top slightly rounded.
5. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
6. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 425F for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden.
8. Serve hot with butter and jam or flavored butter or honey.