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Walnut, Golden Raisin & Fennel Seed Scones

Here's how you make Walnut, Golden Raisin & Fennel Seed Scones
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 17m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter (chilled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup raisins ( golden)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1 large (beaten to blend with 1 tablespoon water, glaze)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

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