Raisin Scones
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.
Several years ago, my parents went to Scotland, where Mom was born. Mom asked Dad to re-create the scones they had on the trip. Mom agrees eating these is like being back in Scotland!—Art Winter, Trumbull, Connecticut
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
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1 cup raisins
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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1 egg white
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Additional sugar
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins and buttermilk just until moistened.
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2.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle and cut into 12 wedges. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
1 scone: 196 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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