Best Honey Walnut And Butter Scones Recipes

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WALNUT RAISIN SCONES



Walnut Raisin Scones image

These scones are a good choice for breakfast, brunch or tea. They contain very little sugar because the sweetness comes from the raisins. Walnuts and lemon rind provide crunchiness and tang. These scones are wonderful served warm and spread with butter and honey or jam.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 14-16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 3.7

HONEY-WALNUT AND BUTTER SCONES



Honey-Walnut and Butter Scones image

This is a basic recipe for this classic Scottish (bet ya didn't know that) quick bread. For variations, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or tarragon. TIP: Scones do not keep well. Either eat these the day they ate baked or wrap tightly and freeze.

Provided by Julie Prior

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
2 Tbsp honey
2/3 c whole milk or half & half
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set oven rack to middle position. Line a large baking shet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt until blended. Add butter pieces and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • 3. Make a well in the center of mixture; whisk honey into milk and pour milk into well. Stir to form a soft dough. Add walnuts and stir briefly to blend. Turn dough onto a floured countertop. (NOTE: DOUGH WILL BE WET.)
  • 4. Using floured hands, press dough into a 1/2 inch round. Using a sharp knife, cut round into 8 wedges. Gently place wedges on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, until scones are lightly browned around the edges. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

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