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 ==
# Preheat oven to 425F 
# Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. #Cut in butter until mixture is like large crumbs
# Stir in raisins and buttermilk. 
# Roll dough into a ball, and knead for a couple of minutes on a floured surface. 
# Roll out to 3/4 inch thick. 
# Cut out 3-inch triangles and place on greased baking sheet. 
# Brush tops with egg whites. 
# Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. 
Makes 12 scones
== Contributed by: ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Scone Recipes