Empress Scones

This highly requested scone recipe was such a hit at their tea service, they had it printed on tea towels and sold in their gift shop. Enjoy ~

                          AFTERNOON TEA AT THE EMPRESS  
                                 Makes 35 scones regular size 

                                          2 lb., 4oz. Flour
                                             9 oz. Sugar  
                                          9 oz. Butter (hard)
                                        2 oz. Baking Powder

                                            6 oz. Raisins

                                             5 1/2 Eggs
                                      16 oz. Whipping Cream
                                             Pinch of Salt

         1.  Crumb flour, butter, sugar, baking powder & salt

         2.  Add eggs slowly

         3.  Add raisins

         4.  Add cream, mix to smooth dough

         5.  Roll out to 1/2 in. thickness, cut out desired size

         6.  Egg wash, bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes