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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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.