Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon orange peel, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender or some knives, cut in butter until the mixture resembles course crumbs. In separate bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk and raisins. Add egg mixture to dry mixture and stir just until moistened. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges. Place wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon orange peel. Brush wedges with 1 tablespoon buttermilk and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm. -- Adapted from "The Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book" (Meredith Corp., 1996)

Per serving: 319 calories (percent of calories from fat, 32), 6 grams protein, 40 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 12 grams fat, 60 milligrams cholesterol, 443 milligrams sodium.

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