Best 12 Best Raisin Scones Recipes

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Raisin scones, a delectable treat that strikes a harmonious balance between sweet and tangy, are a cherished indulgence for many. Enticing with their golden-brown exterior and tender, crumbly interior, these scones are studded with plump, juicy raisins that burst with flavor in every bite. Whether enjoyed as a leisurely breakfast or a delightful afternoon snack, raisin scones offer a delightful sensory experience that is sure to satisfy and delight. But with countless recipes available, it can be challenging to determine which one yields the perfect raisin scones. This comprehensive guide aims to narrow down the search by presenting a selection of the best raisin scone recipes, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RAISIN SCONES - ENGLISH SCONES



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This classic buttermilk raisin scone is British mom approved!

Provided by Eileen Gray

Categories     Muffins, Quick Breads & Donuts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups (25oz, 700g) unbleached all purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup (4 oz, 112g) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1.5 sticks (6oz, 168g) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1" chunks
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups (14oz, 420ml) buttermilk, plus more for brushing
3/4 cup (4 oz, 112g) raisins
Demerarra Sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two 1/2 sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and. Toss in butter chunks. Mix in the butter until the bits are the size of a pea.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients all at once and mix until just barely combined. Some loose flour may remain at the bottom of the bowl. DON'T OVER MIX.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured surface, sprinkle the raisins over the dough and finish kneading by hand just until all the loose flour is absorbed. Use your hands to pat the dough until it is 3/4"-1" thick. Use a 2.5" biscuit cutter to cut scones. Re-roll the scraps and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
  • Line the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1" space between. Brush the tops of the scones with buttermilk and sprinkle with Demerarra or granulated sugar.
  • Bake on the middle racks of the oven, flipping the trays after 10 minutes (see note).
  • The scones are ready when they are golden brown and sound hollow when the bottom is tapped. Total baking time 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 calories, ServingSize 24

RAISIN SCONES



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This classic British recipe for Raisin Scones are fantastic straight from the oven or split and toasted the next day.

Provided by Erren Hart

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 egg
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 oz butter ((½ cup, 1 stick, 8 tablespoons), cut into small cubes)
1 cup cream or milk
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the cubed butter into the flour mixture, coat, and work into the flour by rubbing between your palms to flatten the butter into the flour until it resembles large crumbs then mix in the raisins.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the cream and eggs.
  • Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture to bring together. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour. If the mixture seems too dry add more cream until the dough comes together.
  • Scoop the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and with floured hands, knead until smooth and free of cracks, about 25 to 30 times.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper that is measured to your pan size onto your surface and dust the paper lightly with flour. Transfer the dough onto the paper and press the dough gently into a disk. Then using a floured rolling pin, roll the disk into a 9-inch round, about 1 inch thick.
  • Transfer the paper with the dough onto a sheet pan and cut it into 8 equal-sized wedges. Brush with milk and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-RAISIN SCONES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cold Homemade Baking Mix
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup coarsely chopped raisins
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together baking mix, granulated sugar, raisins, and zest. In another bowl, whisk together cream and egg; stir into baking-mix mixture until a dough forms. Pat into a 6-inch round on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with cream; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Cut into 8 wedges, and pull them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake scones until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely on pan on a wire rack.

RAISIN SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Raisin     Gourmet

Yield Makes 10 scones

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 1/4 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter into bits and, with your fingertips or a pastry blender, blend into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  • Using a fork, stir raisins and milk until just combined.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, knead until it forms a dough.
  • Roll out dough into a 9-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick) and cut out scones with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
  • Arrange scones 1 inch apart on a buttered large baking sheet and gently reroll and cut out scraps.
  • Bake scones in middle of a 425°F oven until pale golden, about 15 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool.

WORLD'S BEST SCONES! FROM SCOTLAND TO THE SAVOY TO THE U.S.



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My grandmother is Scottish and her family made GREAT scones.... In search of the best scone recipe in the world I have adapted their recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have adapted the BEST SCONE RECIPE IN THE WORLD!

Provided by FRIENDLYFOOD

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup dried currants or raisins
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rubbing between your fingers until it is in pea sized lumps. Stir in the currants. Mix together 1/2 cup milk and sour cream in a measuring cup. Pour all at once into the dry ingredients, and stir gently until well blended. Overworking the dough results in terrible scones!
  • With floured hands, pat scone dough into balls 2 to 3 inches across, depending on what size you want. Place onto a greased baking sheet, and flatten lightly. Let the scones barely touch each other. Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash. Let them rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are golden brown, not deep brown. Break each scone apart, or slice in half. Serve with butter or clotted cream and a selection of jams - or even plain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 238 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

SIMPLE SCONES



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Make a holiday breakfast -- or afternoon tea -- really special with these sweet bakery treats.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
½ cup raisins (or dried currants)
½ cup sour cream
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater; use your fingers to work in butter (mixture should resemble coarse meal), then stir in raisins.
  • In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth.
  • Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. (The dough will be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.)
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- to 8-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. of sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on a cookie sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper), about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 249.3 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

RAISIN AND OAT SCONES



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Put the kettle on and pour yourself a cup of tea -- it's time to treat yourself to a scone with the right amount of chewy, nutty flavor thanks to a mix of rolled oats and all-purpose and whole wheat flours.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/2 cup raisins or dried cherries
2 teaspoons fennel seed (optional)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, oats, raisins, and fennel seed, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, egg, and buttermilk until combined, then add to flour mixture. Stir until batter is evenly moistened (do not overmix). Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls, 2 inches apart, onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let scones cool on a wire rack, 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g

RAISIN SCONES



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Make and share this Raisin Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Scones

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg white, additional sugar for top

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Cut in butter to coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in raisins and buttermilk.
  • Stir just until moistened.
  • Place on floured surface,knead a few times (6-8).
  • Pat into an 8in circle,cut into 12 wedges.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Beat egg white until foamy, brush scones.
  • Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 400* for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 286.7, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3.4

RAISIN SCONES



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Several years ago, my parents went to Scotland, where Mom was born. Mom asked Dad to re-create the scones they had on the trip. Mom agrees eating these is like being back in Scotland!-Art Winter, Trumbull, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg white
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins and buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle and cut into 12 wedges. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

RAISIN SCONES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 14 to16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cold heavy cream
3/4 cup raisins
1 extra-large egg beaten with 2 tablespoons milk or water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine 4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder, and salt in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Blend in the cold butter at the lowest speed and mix until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Combine the eggs and heavy cream and quickly add to the flour/butter mixture. Combine until just blended. Combine the raisins and 1 tablespoon flour and then add to the dough and mix quickly. The dough may be a bit sticky.
  • Dump the dough out onto a floured surface and be sure it is well combined. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough out to 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick. You will see lumps of butter in the dough. Cut into squares with a 4-inch cutter and then cut in half diagonally to make triangles. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the scones with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the outsides are crisp and the insides are done.

BEST BUTTERMILK RAISIN SCONES



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Make and share this Best Buttermilk Raisin Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Raspberry Cordial

Categories     Scones

Time 23m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder, heaping
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Cut in margarine with pastry cutter till crumbly.
  • Add buttermilk and raisins and mix. Batter should be stiff but not dry.
  • Drop by large rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle tops of scones with sugar.
  • Bake 15 minutes till golden brown.
  • Serve with strawberry jam and devonshire cream.
  • Recipe may be doubled.

VANILLA AND RAISINS SCONES!



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Traditional yummy scones!

Provided by emmafitz1996

Time 10m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 fan and line a tray with baking paper. Add the flour, salt and butter into a bowl and rub until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Mix in the sugar and raisins. Pour in almost all the milk and all the almond extract until you have a dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and cut into 12 using a cookie cutter.
  • Put the scones on the tray and glaze with left over milk and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve with a cup of tea!

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will create pockets of steam in the scones as they bake, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the scones to hold their shape and rise properly.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the scones to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Don't over-bake the scones: Over-baking the scones will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

Raisin scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you like your scones plain or with a variety of toppings, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please you.

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