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
Raisin Scones
Raisin Scones
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 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
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.
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