Raisin Scones

Name: Raisin Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup raisins; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 egg white; Additional sugar

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

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg white
Additional sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins and buttermilk just until moistened. 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.

Originally published as Raisin Scones in Taste of Home February/March 1999

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carolbecca

May 4, 2019

This is my favorite scone recipe of all time. The raisins and nutmeg and buttermilk make them delicious, light and satisfying.
flneste

Jun 8, 2009

these are delicious. I just made up a quart of buttermilk baking them and always make them for the church bake sale
mums the word

Dec 14, 2007

So simple and delicious.