You’ll never need another scone recipe again.

preheat oven to 350.

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

Add the butter to the flour mixture.

Use a pastry blender or 2 knives to cut-in the butter.

Add in the raisins to the flour mixture and set aside.

In a separate bowl whisk together the egg and cream.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients.

Work the dough into a disk about 1 1/2 inch thick and 6 in in diameter.

Cut the disk into 8 small triangles.

Place scones on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle a little sugar.

Bake for 20 minutes.