Raisin Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. unbleached flour
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. raisins, chopped
1 c. whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. cold butter or margarine
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, allspice, soda and salt. Cut butter into small pieces and work into flour with a pastry blender.
Beat eggs with buttermilk and stir into mixture along with raisins.
Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead for 2 minutes.
Shape into 2 thick circles, 5 inches each in diameter.
Cut each into quarters and place together in circles on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated 400\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned. Makes 8 scones.