Walnut Raisin Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.
• with a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. mix in all but 2 tablespoons of the nuts and the raisins. mix in buttermilk with fork.
• gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.
• roll or pat out 3/4 inch thick. with a chef's knife cut into 3 inch triangles. place, spaced 1inch apart, on a greased baking sheet. brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the nuts.
• bake in center of 425 degree f (220 degrees c) oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned. serve warm with butter or jam.