Oatmeal Raisin Scones

Step 1

Position rack in the center of the oven.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 450° F.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Step 5

Stir in oats and raisins making sure to separate the raisins with your fingers before adding to flour mix.

Step 6

In a small bowl whisk together egg, butter, milk and vanilla.

Step 7

Mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until moistened. Do not over mix.

Step 8

Batter will be sticky.

Step 9

Transfer batter to a lightly floured surface.

Step 10

Pat down dough, with floured hands, into a 8 inch round by 3/4 inch thick circle.

Step 11

Cut dough into 12 wedges.

Step 12

Using a spatula, carefully transfer wedges to prepared baking sheet. Keep wedges at least a 1/2 inch apart.

Step 13

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.

Step 14

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Step 15

Serve with butter or jelly.