Walnut Raisin Scones

13 ingredients
9 steps

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. 1
    In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.
  2. 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.
  3. 3
    Mix in buttermilk with fork.
  4. 4
    Gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.
  5. 5
    Roll or pat out 3/4 inch thick.
  6. 6
    With a chef's knife cut into 3 inch triangles. Place, spaced 1-inch apart, on a greased baking sheet.
  7. 7
    Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the nuts.
  8. 8
    Bake in center of 425 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned.
  9. 9
    Serve warm with butter or jam.

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