Tea time raisin scones

They say that Tea in England is never complete without warm scones served with Jam and fresh cream. I couldn't agree more for these scones make an ideal tea time snack. I got this recipe from a newly brought recipe book called "Muffins and quick breads". The moment I saw the recipe I wanted to try it. The fact that the recipe was eggless only added to my excitement. 

I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly and easily these scone were ready. It just took me around 30mins to make these from start to finish. A recipe can't get any better can it?

Tea time raisin scones recipe:

Preparation time: 15mins

Baking time: 15mins

Makes- 8 scones

Ingredients:

All purpose flour or maida- 2 cups

Sugar- 2 tbsp

Baking powder- 2 tsp

baking soda- 3/4 tsp

Salt- 1/2 tsp

Zest of one lime

Butter- 5tbsp, cut into chunks

Raisins- 1/2 cup

Milk- 3/4cup

Additional butter and sugar for glazing

Method:

• In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda and sift once
• Add sugar, salt, lemon zest and mix
• Cut in the butter into the flour mixture using two knives until the flour resembles bread crumbs
• Mix in the raisins and then stir in the milk.
• Using a fork, gently fold in the wet ingredients into the dry. DO NOT over mix
• Gather the dough into a ball and knead lightly on a floured surface for 2mins
• Pat the dough into a disc of 3/4th inch thick and 5-6" in diameter
• Cut into 8 triangles and place one inch apart on  a greased baking sheet.
• Brush top with milk and sprinkle with sugar
• Bake in a pre heated oven at 220C for about 15 mins until the undersides are lightly browned
• Serve warm with jam

This recipe is my contribution to Aipi and Priya's Tuesday bookmarked recipe event