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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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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 king arthur unbleached 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:
1. 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. Yield: 1 dozen.
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