Raisin Scones in Honor of Downton Abbey
Author: Valerie@Snap-Peas
Raisin Scones
Ingredients
  • ⅔ Cup plain yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 Cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick cold butter
  • 1 Cup golden raisins
  • ¼ Cup Splenda
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375
  2. Beat yogurt and egg, set aside.
  3. Combine flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and Splenda in food processor.
  4. Add butter and pulse until it resembles fine granules.
  5. Slowly add yogurt/egg mixture and raisins, pulse until a soft dough forms.
  6. Turn onto floured bread board and divide in half.
  7. Form each half into a ball and press to flatten with your hands.
  8. Cut each circle into 8 wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Optional: brush with an egg wash before baking and sprinkle with some coarse sugar for a pretty glaze.
Recipe by snap-peas at https://www.snap-peas.com/2015/01/04/raisin-scones-honor-downton-abbey/