Palm Springs Scones

Sift together: 2 cups unbleached flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt see more ingredients below

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Cut in 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut in small pieces until resembles mix with chunky blend of unsalted butter bits and flour Add 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit to flour mixture Mix above together with blend of 1 large egg (beaten with 1/2 cup sour cream and zest of one lemon Blend quickly into ball and flatten into a disk on board to about 1/2 inch thick (or two disks to make smaller scones. Cut large or small disks into 8 wedges and place on ungreased cooking sheet (or Pam sprayed surface). Paint each scone wedge with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15-17 minutes . (Watch them around 13 minute mark for browning)