Simple Scones

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Position the oven rack in the lower-middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture using the large holes of a box grater. Use your fingertips to quickly work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently toss in the raisins. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and egg until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the sour cream mixture into the flour mixture. Use a fork to gently stir until large clumps of dough form. It may seem dry at first, but the dough will come together as you work it. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 7 to 8-inch circle, approximately 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle the top of the circle evenly with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 16 mins Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 equal triangular wedges. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch of space between each scone. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. (15-17 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve and enjoy! (1 minute)