Gold Room Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
2. 2
   Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
5. 5
   Add the eggs, milk and raisings.
6. 6
   Stir quickly with a fork until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
7. 7
   Spoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet to form the desired number of scones.
8. 8
   Leave at least 1 inch between the scones.
9. 9
   Bake until golden (about 12 to 15 minutes).
10. 10
    Remove to a wire rack, and brush immediately with honey.
11. 11
    Serve at once with butter, jam and whipped cream.