whole wheat scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Nancy Allen
Wentzville, MO

These delicious & healthy scones have buttermilk in them to make them soft.

(1 rating)
yield 16 scones
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For whole wheat scones

  • 1/4 c
    cold butter
  • 2 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2
    eggs
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/4 c
    raisins

How To Make whole wheat scones

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease and flour a large baking sheet. Cut the butter into small pieces. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add butter and rub in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • 2
    In another bowl, beat together the eggs and buttermilk. Set aside 2 tbsp.for glazing. Stir the remaining egg mixture into dry ingredients until it just holds together. Stir in the raisins.
  • 3
    Roll out the dough about 3/4 inch thick. Stamp out circles with floured biscuit cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with the glaze.
  • 4
    Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden Allow to cool slightly before serving. Split in half with a fork while still warm and spread with butter and jam, if desired.

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