3-1/2 cups flour
pinch of salt
3/4 cup butter
1 tblsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup raisins
Cut together butter, flour, salt and baking powder.
Add sugar and raisins.
Make well in center of the mixture; add egg and small amount of milk. If mixture appears to be too dry, add more milk. Blend to a smooth dough.
Roll out on floured board to 1/2 inch thick. Use cutter with 2-inch fluted edge. Place on lightly greased baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.
Bake in 350-degree F oven for 10-15 minutes. Center of bottom should be lightly colored.
Serve hot.