These scones are juicy with raisins, and the tart taste of buttermilk. With all the raisins, these biscuits are a sweet treat even without any toppings or spreads. You can enjoy them all on their own.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbs baking powder
- 2 tbs sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 1/2 cup butter, cut up
- 1 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425F Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is like large crumbs. Stir in raisins and buttermilk. Roll dough into a ball, and knead for a couple of minutes on a floured surface. Roll out to 3/4 inch thick. Cut out 3-inch triangles and place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with egg whites. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.Makes 12 scones
