Scottish Raisin Griddle Scones

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup dark raisin
• 2/3 cup buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 mix dry ingredients (not sugar or raisins).
• 2 add the butter and cut with knives or pastry cutter until the mixture is like fine crumbs.
• 3 stir in sugar and raisins.
• 4 stir in the buttermilk, handle gently and do not overmix.
• 5 knead very gently on a lightly floured surface no more than 10 times.
• 6 handle as little as possible.
• 7 cut dough in half and shape each into a round 6 inch circle.
• 8 cut each circle into 6 wedges.
• 9 lightly grease a griddle or skillet and place over very low heat until it is hot.
• 10 place scones on the griddle and cook about 12 minutes until golden brown.
• 11 underneath, flip and cook another 8-10 minutes.
• 12 remove from griddle and keep warm until serving.
• 13 serve with butter and fruit preserves, great with strawberry freezer jam.