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

Directions

 * 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

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group