Orange Raisin Scones

2 cups all purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons grated fresh orange zest

1/2 cup butter

1/2 raisins

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 egg, slightly beaten

3 tablespoons sugar

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest in a bowl.  Cut in butter with a pastry blender until it forms a crumbly mixture.  Stir in raisins.  Mix slightly beaten egg with the buttermilk, then stir it into the dry mixture.  Put mixture on a floured cloth and knead it 10 times.  Pat or roll out to a 9-inch circle.  Cut into eight sections like you would a pie.  Place on a greased baking sheet .  Brush tops with a slightly beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.  

Bake at 400 for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. 

Makes 8 Scones