Walnut Raisin Scones

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.5 cup butter cubed
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
• 0.5 cup raisins 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• blender
• chefs knife

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.
2. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. Mix in all but 2 tablespoons of the nuts and the raisins.
4. Mix in buttermilk with fork.
5. Gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.
6. Roll or pat out 3/4 inch thick. With a chef's knife cut into 3 inch triangles.
7. Place, spaced 1inch apart, on a greased baking sheet.
8. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the nuts.
9. Bake in center of 425 degree F (220 degrees C) oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned.
10. Serve warm with butter or jam.