Best Buttermilk Raisin Scones

photo by RaspberryCordial

- Ready In:
- 23mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder, heaping
- 1⁄2 cup white sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
- 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Cut in margarine with pastry cutter till crumbly.
- Add buttermilk and raisins and mix. Batter should be stiff but not dry.
- Drop by large rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle tops of scones with sugar.
- Bake 15 minutes till golden brown.
- Serve with strawberry jam and devonshire cream.
- Recipe may be doubled.
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Reviews
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Yep definitely more cakelike, I would almost say more of a light bisquit consistency. Not heavy and dense like a scone. I added dried fruit mix, cherries, blueberries, golden raisins etc. and some raw sugar on top for crunch. A good flat type scone, but not for you if you are looking for a traditional scone.
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