Walnut, Golden Raisin & Fennel Seed Scones
Recipe: #29290
April 02, 2018
Categories: Breads, Breakfast, Walnut, Raisin, Oven Bake, Vegetarian, Flour Kosher Dairy, Scones, more
"Recipe source: Bon Appetit (April 2004)"
Original is 12 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (98.6 g)
- Calories 339.4
- Total Fat - 19.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.9 g
- Cholesterol - 455.8 mg
- Sodium - 240 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.2 g
- Sugars - 13.3 g
- Protein - 9.7 g
- Calcium - 137.8 mg
- Iron - 1.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Butter baking sheet.
Step 3
Whisk dry ingredients (flour - salt) in a large bowl to blend. Add butter. Using fingertips, blend mixture until coarse meal forms. Whisk egg yolks and buttermilk in small bowl to blend. Slowly stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Gently stir in raisins, walnuts and fennel seeds. Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface and knead gently just until smooth (4 turns). Divide dough in half and pat each half into a 6 inch round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Transfer scones to prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg glaze (egg beaten with water). Bake until scones are light brown (17-20 minutes). Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Use cold butter for best results when blending the ingredients.
- Toast the walnuts before chopping for a deeper flavor.
- Replace the butter with coconut oil for a healthier option. The benefit of this substitution is that coconut oil has less saturated fat than butter, making the scones a healthier option.
- Replace the raisins with dried cranberries for a different flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that the cranberries will give the scones a tart flavor, a nice contrast to the sweetness of the walnuts and sugar.
Chocolate Chip & Orange Scones Replace the walnuts, golden raisins and fennel seeds with 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of orange zest. Follow the same instructions as the original recipe.
Orange-Honey Butter: This sweet and creamy butter is the perfect accompaniment to the walnut, golden raisin, and fennel seed scones. The combination of orange zest and honey creates a unique flavor that pairs nicely with the nutty and sweet flavors of the scones.
Lemon Curd: This tangy and sweet lemon curd is the perfect complement to the orange-honey butter. The tartness of the lemon curd helps to balance out the sweetness of the butter, creating a delicious combination of flavors. The creamy texture of the curd also pairs nicely with the crunchy texture of the scones.
FAQ
Q: What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
A: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
Q: How long should I bake a cake?
A: Generally, cakes should be baked for 25-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Fennel seeds have been used in cooking since the days of the Roman Empire. They were even served at the tables of Julius Caesar.
Fun Fact 2: Raisins have been a favorite snack of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, who has said that she eats them every day for a healthy snack.