English Tea Scones
["4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cream of tartar", "2/3 c. butter", "1 1/3 c. half and half", "1 large egg", "1/4 c. raisins (optional)"]
["Heat oven to 425\u00b0.", "Grease large baking sheet.", "Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.", "Blend with pastry blender or 2 knives; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.", "Beat half and half and egg.", "Measure out and reserve 2 tablespoons.", "Add remaining egg mixture to dry ingredients with raisins.", "Mix lightly until it clings together and forms soft dough."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "cream of tartar", "butter", "egg", "raisins"]