Are you ready to enjoy a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack? These homemade Buttermilk Raisin Scone are incredibly tender and filled with sweetness from raisins, making them a must-try! With a crisp crust and a soft interior, every bite of these scones is simply heavenly.
This Buttermilk Raisin Scone recipe holds a special place in my heart as it brings back memories of cozy Sundays spent in the kitchen with my family. The aroma of freshly baked scones wafting through the air was a signal that a perfect day was about to unfold. Whether enjoyed plain, with butter, or slathered in jam, these scones are a delicious tribute to timeless family traditions.
Recipe Ingredients
All-purpose flour: 1 cup, provides the base for these delightful scones.
Baking powder: 1 tsp, helps the scones rise to perfection.
Sugar: 2 Tbsp, adds a touch of sweetness.
Butter: 40 gms (cold), creates a rich and flaky texture.
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, enhances the scone's flavor.
Egg yolk: 1, at room temperature, helps bind the dough.
Buttermilk: 2 oz, adds moisture and tenderness.
Raisins: 2 tbsp, for a delightful burst of sweetness.
Salt: a pinch, to balance the flavors.
Rub together flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt
Lightly beat egg and buttermilk
Add to the flour mixture
Mix briefly until a soft dough forms
Cut the dough into scones
Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown
Tips and Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Ensure your butter is cold to get that flaky scone texture.
- Refrigerating the cut scones helps them maintain their shape while baking.
- You can substitute raisins with chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a fun twist.
- Serve the scones warm with butter and your favorite jam for the perfect treat.
Buttermilk Raisin Scone
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 40 gms butter cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 2 oz buttermilk
- 2 tablespoon raisins
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Add the butter and rub together with your fingertips until it looks like bread crumbs.
- preheat the oven to 400℉/200℃
- In a measuring cup lightly beat egg and buttermilk and add to the flour mixture, (reserving one tablespoonful of liquid) add vanilla and raisins mix briefly until a soft dough forms.
- Gently knead the dough into a big circle , cut the dough into scones about 2 1⁄4 inch and place on a parchment lined baking tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- brush the tops of the scones with the remaining buttermilk mixture and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown
- Serve with butter and jam.
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