Scones - Raspberry White Choc or Banana & Choc Chip

Here is the recipe for scones. I actually used an English Tea Scone recipe and then modified it for the two different types I like. So, first the basic recipe:


English Tea Scones
2 c flour
1/4 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
milk

option 1
1 c raspberries
1/2 c white chocolate chips

option 2
2 mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

In large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg with enough milk to measure 2/3 cup; stir into flour mixture with fork just until mixture holds together. Fold in optional ingredients. Gently form into a ball with fingers; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 10-12 strokes. With floured rolling pin, lightly roll dough on floured surface to 1/2" thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/4" cutter, re-rolling dough as necessary. Arrange scones on ungreased baking sheet about 2" apart. Bake in a preheated 425 oven until lightly browned (8-10 min.) Makes 16 scones.