Directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. 2. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Work the margarine and shortening into the flour with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3. Combine the beaten eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Stir it into the flour mixture just until the dough comes together. Fold in the raisins.
4. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness. With a 2-inch round cutter, cut out 40 scones and transfer them to a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake the scones for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are light brown. Serve at once with Devonshire cream or butter and jam.
5. 5. Cook’s note: for a sweeter treat, sprinkle granulated sugar on top of the scones before baking.