
Buttermilk Scones


Prep time:
20 MIN

Cook time:
20 MIN

Yield:
9 Servings

Serving Size:
9 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
- 2⁄3 cup buttermilk
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Add raisins and mix lightly.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and buttermilk. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture; mix gently.
- Spoon dough into 9 equal mounds on a greased baking sheet. Bake until well browned, 18-20 minutes.
- Serve hot or at room temperature. Best eaten the same day you bake them.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
Substitute vegetable oil for the butter to reduce saturated fat.
Try other dried fruit. Sprinkle with cinnamon before baking.
No buttermilk? Place 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in measuring cup and fill to the 1 cup line with milk. Stir and let set to thicken slightly.