Raisin Scones Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥖 Recipe Category: Scones
🔍 Description: Dive into the delightful world of homemade scones with this easy-to-follow recipe for scrumptious Raisin Scones. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack, these scones boast a golden brown crust and a tender, flaky interior studded with sweet raisins.
🏷️ Keywords: Quick Breads, Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Fruit, Scandinavian, Polish, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar |
| 2 tsp | Baking Powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
| 3/4 cup | Buttermilk |
| 1 | Egg White |
| Sugar (for sprinkling) |
Instructions:
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Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg until well combined.
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Cut in butter: Add the butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in raisins and buttermilk: Gently fold in the raisins, then pour in the buttermilk. Stir just until the ingredients are moistened and a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
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Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it a few times, about 6-8 turns, until it comes together.
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Shape the scones: Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 12 wedges.
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking sheet with butter or line it with parchment paper.
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Arrange the scones: Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
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Prepare egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg white wash.
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Sprinkle with sugar: Sprinkle a little sugar over the tops of the scones for a sweet, crunchy finish.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the scones for about 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Once baked, transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream, and a hot cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat!
These Raisin Scones are sure to become a favorite in your household, whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as part of a special brunch spread. With their buttery, tender texture and bursts of sweet raisins in every bite, they are simply irresistible!
