Cinnamon raisin scones
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
15 mins
Tasty fresh baked scones with warming cinnamon.
470g plain flour
30g granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate soda
1 tsp salt
1 lemon, zested
120g butter, cubed
170g walnuts, chopped
120g raisins
160ml buttermilk
Topping
30g granulated sugar
1 tbsp buttermilk
Preheat oven to 210°C/425°F/Gas 7.
Grease a baking sheet.
Mix together plain flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, salt and lemon zest.
Rub in butter with your fingertips.
Mix in walnuts and raisins, reserving a tablespoon of each for the topping.
Pour over the buttermilk, gather the dough into a ball and knead for 2 minutes on a liughtly floured surface.
Roll out to ¾ inch thick. With a sharp knife cut into triangles. Place the scones onto the greased baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining 1 tbsp buttermik.
Sprinkle with the sugar and reserved nuts. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
Serve with butter or jam.
Serves
12
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Flour, Fruit, Sugar, Spice
Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking
Cuisine
English
Special Info
Egg free, Vegetarian
Level of Difficulty
Easy
