Irish Scone

Name: Irish Scone
Ingredients: 4 c. flour; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1 lb. raisins; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 tsp. baking soda

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 lb. raisins
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

1

Heat oven to 375°.
2

Grease a loaf pan with shortening.
3

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in butter and raisins.
4

Place buttermilk, egg and baking soda in a bowl and beat with a fork.
5

Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until blended. Turn out dough onto a floured board and knead lightly until smooth.
6

Place in pan and bake. Check after 35 minutes (may take a bit longer).