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Walnut Raisin Scones

SUBMITTED BY: JJOHN32 PHOTO BY: MIDOW

"A good choice for breakfast, brunch or tea. Contain little sugar because sweetness comes from the raisins. Walnuts and lemon rind provide crunchiness and tang. Wonderful served warm and spread with butter and honey or jam."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 36 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 14 - 16 scones

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.
  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. Mix in buttermilk with fork.
  3. Gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.
  4. 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 remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the nuts.
  5. Bake in center of 425 degree F (220 degrees C) oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve warm with butter or jam.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2005 by SaraKate
These were great. Delicious. The only changes I made were an extra 2 T. sugar, which is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by DJ Bakes
These scones are absolutely delicious! All family and friends that have sampled these love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ROSEFLAME
Definitely a good choice. I made it for Mother's Day, and everyone wanted seconds- including... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by ts-rls
This is one of the best recipes I have ever used; certainly the very best scone recipe I own.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2003 by DENBIE
I've baked a lot of scone recipes, and this is one of the best. I buy lemons or sale and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Suzanne
Yummy, My sister made this for me while I was visiting and they were wonderful. I am going... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by lizzyj
Yum! I am new to scones, but these taste great and pretty easy too! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by TWestM
Delicious. As good as any scones I had in England. Made them just like the recipe says. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2005 by IKERONIOUS
These were extremely delicious, the best scones that I have ever made. The walnuts added the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by MACKALLEN
I liked this a lot. The trick is not overworking the dough I think. MORE