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Raisin Scones

Name: Raisin Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, British, Scottish
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Feb. 11, 2022

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 196 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Raisin Scones

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