Raisin Scones

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

Procedures

1. Preheat oven to 425F
2. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. #Cut in butter until mixture is like large crumbs
3. Stir in raisins and buttermilk.
4. Roll dough into a ball, and knead for a couple of minutes on a floured surface.
5. Roll out to 3/4 inch thick.
6. Cut out 3-inch triangles and place on greased baking sheet.
7. Brush tops with egg whites.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 12 scones