Creamy Raisin Scones

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups flour
• 2.5 tsp baking powder
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 6 tbsp (90 g) butter, cut into 1 cm cubes and chilled
• 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup black raisins
• 1 large egg
• 4-5 tbsp. cream of any fat content

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and mix it into the flour with your fingers or a pastry blender until it resembles coarse grains. Add the zest and raisins.
3. In a small bowl, beat the egg and 4 tablespoons of cream with a fork. Add to the flour mixture and mix with your hands until the dough comes together. (If the dough seems dry, add another tablespoon of cream.) Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Form it into a circle 6 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches thick. Cut into 8 equal-sized wedges. Arrange the buns evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.
   
   

   Note

   
   For a crispier crust, brush the tops of the buns with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking.