Cape Breton Scones
2 cups flour
2 tblsp sugar
1 tblsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup raisins or currants
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup oil
1 egg; slightly beaten
3 tblsp milk
1. Sift together dry ingredients and stir in the raisins.
2. Blend the remaining ingredients and stir in the flour mixture until the dough
is all together.
3. Toss on a lightly floured surface until no longer sticky. Knead a few times.
Divide the dough in half then pat each ball of dough into a 6" circle with the
top slightly rounded. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake
at 425F for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden. Serve hot with butter and jam or
flavoured butter or honey.