Scottish Fruit-Filled Scones

Scottish Fruit-Filled Scones


1. Preheat oven to 425F degrees.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl; stir to mix well.

3. Add butter and cut in with a pastry cutter until mixture looks like fine granules.

4. Add sugar, raisins and mix.

5. Add milk, vanilla, and cinnamon and stir with a fork until soft dough forms.

6. Form dough into a ball, put on a lightly floured board, and give 10 to 12 kneads.

7. Roll out dough to a flat shape between ¼“and ½“ thick.

8. Using a floured doughnut cutter, cut out 12 solid disks and 6 with a hole in the center.

9. Place a solid disk on a greased cookie sheet.

10. Place a disk with a hole on top and fill the hole with fruit.

11. Cover with another solid disk and pinch edges to seal.

12. Re-roll and cut scraps and repeat cutting until all dough is used.

13. Bake for 12 – 14 minutes or until medium brown on top.

14. Put on a wire rack and cool before serving.

15. ***Warning***the fruit filling is very hot fresh from the oven, always allow the scones to cool a few minutes before eating.

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