Raisin Scones

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Raisin Scones
45 min.
10
272kcal

Suggestions


Start your morning on a delicious note with these delightful Raisin Scones! Perfectly suited for brunch or breakfast, these scones are a treat that everyone can enjoy. With a beautiful balance of sweetness from dark raisins and a buttery, flaky texture, they make for an irresistible addition to your morning meal.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these vegetarian scones, yielding enough to serve 10 hungry guests. With a modest caloric count of just 272 kcal per serving, they provide a satisfying start to your day without the guilt. Imagine the aroma that will fill your kitchen as they bake, beckoning everyone to the table with the promise of warm, comforting scones.

Whether enjoyed plain or with a smear of your favorite jam and a side of clotted cream, these Raisin Scones are versatile and sure to please all palates. The use of fresh whole milk adds a rich creaminess, while the perfectly blended butter ensures a melt-in-your-mouth experience. So, gather your ingredients and let your inner baker shine with this easy yet rewarding recipe that will surely become a household favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 3.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup raisins dark
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold ()
  • 1.3 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cut butter into bits and, with your fingertips or a pastry blender, blend into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  3. Using a fork, stir raisins and milk until just combined.
  4. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, knead until it forms a dough.
  5. Roll out dough into a 9-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick) and cut out scones with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
  6. Arrange scones 1 inch apart on a buttered large baking sheet and gently reroll and cut out scraps.
  7. Bake scones in middle of a 425°F oven until pale golden, about 15 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories272kcal
Protein8.95%
Fat27.37%
Carbs63.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.38
Glycemic Load
29.93
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.9613042745901%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:271.57kcal
13.58%
Fat:8.29g
12.75%
Saturated Fat:4.97g
31.05%
Carbohydrates:43.39g
14.46%
Net Carbohydrates:41.63g
15.14%
Sugar:1.6g
1.78%
Cholesterol:21.72mg
7.24%
Sodium:322.56mg
14.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.1g
12.19%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.24%
Selenium:16.6µg
23.72%
Folate:86.25µg
21.56%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.05%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.04%
Calcium:154.43mg
15.44%
Vitamin B3:2.88mg
14.42%
Iron:2.56mg
14.24%
Phosphorus:128.32mg
12.83%
Fiber:1.76g
7.05%
Vitamin A:259.33IU
5.19%
Copper:0.09mg
4.57%
Potassium:158.12mg
4.52%
Magnesium:16.8mg
4.2%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.32%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.08%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.98%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.66%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.59%
Source:Epicurious