RAISIN WALNUT SCONES 
4 ½ cups flour
tablespoon baking powder
½ pound chilled butter
½ cup sugar (agave nectar can be substituted)
raisins
walnuts
eggs
heavy cream
cinnamon
vanilla bean
powdered sugar

Blend the first 4 ingredients to resemble cornmeal.

Mix in ¼ cup raisins and ¼ cup chopped walnuts.

Form a well in center and add 2 eggs, a ½ pint of heavy cream. (A little more cream may be needed) and a teaspoon of vanilla or vanilla bean. Mix and form into an inch depth round.

Cut into 8-12 triangles and dip into an egg wash and place on large insulated cookie sheet.

Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake in preheated 345°F (Convection Bake) 400°F normal oven.

Bake 20 to 30 minutes.

Glaze with favorite frosting or drizzle.

Submitted by: Patrick Arbuckle of Forest Springs B & B

 

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