LEMON-WALNUT SCONES

Lemon-Walnut Scones image

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Scones

Time 32m

Yield 8-10 scones

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup miller bran bran flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg yolk, beaten with
1 teaspoon water
softened butter (to accompany)
assorted jam

Steps:

Sift together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Blend in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal and stir in whole wheat flour, bran, walnuts and raisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon rind, egg and buttermilk.
Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork until it just forms a sticky but manageable dough.
Knead dough lightly on a floured surface for 30 seconds and pat gently into a ¾ inch thick round.
Cut out rounds with a 2 – 2 ¼ inch cutter dipped in flour and arrange on a buttered baking sheet.
Form scraps into a ball, reshape and cut more rounds.
Brush tops with egg wash and bake in the middle of a preheated 390F oven for 15-17 minutes, or until golden.
Serve warm.