Golden Raisin Scones

• 2 1/2 C all-purpose Flour
• 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 T sugar
• smidge of salt
• 4 T butter, cut into bits
• 1/2 C Raisins
• 2/3 C Milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 T sugar (for sprinkling)

1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar & salt in large bowl. Cut in butter til mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins, milk & eggs; stir til evenly moistened. Knead dough into a ball on a well-floured surface; pat into a 9-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk & sprinkle w/sugar. Bake 15-18 minutes or til a pale golden color.
2. ORANGE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:
3. 8 oz cream cheese, softened
4. 2 T orange juice or milk
5. 1 T orange rind zest
6. 1 T honey
7. dash cinnamon
8. In small bowl beat all ingredients together. Spoon into small crock. Makes 1 cup

flour, baking powder, t, salt, t butter, raisins, milk, eggs, t sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/golden-raisin-scones-50156682 (may not work)