What Are English Scones? | How To Make English Scones Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often cheaper.

Soak the raisins in hot water for 30 minutes, covered.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Combine the flour, baking powder, butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl and mix well until the dough is crumbly.

Whisk the two eggs and buttermilk together in a separate bowl.

Add the egg and buttermilk mixture to the dough.

Place the soaked raisins into a strainer until all water is gone and add the raisins to the dough, mixing lightly.

Flour a flat surface to work with the dough and dump the dough onto the floured surface.

Work it into a flat shape about 2 inches thick and cover, allowing it to rest for 30 minutes.

Remove the cover and cut with a biscuit cutter.

Place onto a parchment-lined cookie pan and allow the scones to rest another 20 minutes on the pan before continuing.

Use a pastry brush to gently brush some egg whites onto the top of the scone.

Place the scones into the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and enjoy with a dollop of clotted cream and jam or marmalade.

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