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    Scones: Raisin Pecan Scones


    Source of Recipe


    Baking Bits

    List of Ingredients




    2 cups all-purpose flour
    3 tablespoons sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 cup butter, cubed
    3/4 cup chopped pecans
    1/2 cup raisins
    3/4 cup buttermilk

    Topping:
    2 tablespoons buttermilk
    2 tablespoons sugar
    2 tablespoons chopped walnuts


    Recipe



    In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the nuts and the raisins. Using a fork, mix in the buttermilk.

    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 buttermilk and sprinkle with sugar and nuts.

    Bake in center of 425 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.


 

 

 


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