English Tea Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Grease large baking sheet.
3. 3
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
4. 4
   Blend with pastry blender or 2 knives; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Beat half and half and egg.
6. 6
   Measure out and reserve 2 tablespoons.
7. 7
   Add remaining egg mixture to dry ingredients with raisins.
8. 8
   Mix lightly until it clings together and forms soft dough.