Scones with Raisins

I woke up Saturday morning craving scones, so I made my basic recipe and added raisins.  Over all these years, when I find a recipe that really works, I put it in my recipe file and it becomes my go-to recipe and I know it works every time.  I often add dried cranberries, blueberries or cherries, and nuts, and sometimes like to grate in some orange or lemon zest.  I was happy to find the last jar of Cascade berry jam I made last summer.  Good thing summer is around the corner and I can make some more!  It’s delicious.  Click here for the recipe….

For easier cleanup, I shape the dough on a piece of wax paper and spread the remaining egg mixture on top and sprinkle with Swedish pearl sugar (makes it look so fancy), sparkling sugar, or raw sugar.  Then I cut it into 8 pieces and bake it.

I like to bake on silpat mats for a non-stick finish and even browning.