CAPE BRETON SCONES

CAPE BRETON SCONES

2 c flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp 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 tbsp milk

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