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Walnut Raisin Scones

A good choice for breakfast, brunch or tea. Contain little sugar because sweetness comes from the raisins.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white 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 white sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.
2. 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.
3. Gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.
4. 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.
5. Bake in center of 425 degree F (220 degrees C) oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve warm with butter or jam.

Tips : Soak the raisins in boiled water for 5-10 minutes to make them nice and plump.

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 208

• Total Fat: 11.8g
• Cholesterol: 18mg
• Sodium: 282mg
• Total Carbs: 23.3g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
• Protein: 3.7g