Best Buttermilk Raisin Scones Recipe

Ingredients for Best Buttermilk Raisin Scones

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• White Sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted margarine
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup raisins

How to Make Best Buttermilk Raisin Scones

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted margarine using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 cup raisins.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly sticky but not wet.
6. Drop by large rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone.
7. Sprinkle the tops of the scones with coarse sugar (optional).
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving with strawberry jam and Devonshire cream.