Scones

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg and salt and mix well.
2. 2
   Cube unsalted butter and work in with fingers until pea-sized pieces form.
3. 3
   Stir in raisins and sugar.
4. 4
   Whisk together egg yolk and buttermilk and stir into mixture.
5. 5
   Turn out dough onto floured surface and knead 10 to 12 times.
6. 6
   Cut in half and pat each half into a 6-inch circle, slice circle into 6 wedges.
7. 7
   Transfer wedges in a circle to ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 18 to 22 minutes until lightly browned.