Raisin Rocks (Rock Buns)
These delicious tea cakes resemble a scone in texture and are slightly sweet and satisfying. Perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee to get your morning started right.
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3 tablespoon milk
Grease or line a large cookie sheet and set it aside.
In a bowl, mix together flour and baking powder.
Add softened butter to the flour mixture and rub together with your fingers until a breadcrumb-like texture is formed.
Add sugar and raisins and mix until incorporated.
Create a well in the center of your mixture and add the beaten egg, vanilla, and 1 tbsp. milk and combine with a fork.
If the mixture is dry and hot holding together add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together but is not wet and sticky.
Divide into about 8 cakes and drop onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, in a preheated oven at 350 degrees. They will be hard on the outside.
- Using a silicone liner to line your pan is the best way to prevent the bottoms from getting too brown. If you don't have a silicone liner then very lightly great the pan or use parchment.
- Store in an airtight container for about 3 days or refrigerate for 7 days. These can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to use other dried fruit, or nuts, chocolate chips, citrus zest, or spices to create delicious variations.
