oatmeal scones

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
mary Armstrong
San Antonio, TX

We love these!

(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For oatmeal scones

  • 1/3 c
    raisins
  • 1/3 c
    boiling water
  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 stick
    cold butter
  • 1 c
    old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
  • 1/3 c
    buttermilk
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    reserved raisin water if needed

How To Make oatmeal scones

  • 1
    Combine raisins and boiling water, let stand 1 hour. Or, boil raisins until soft. Drain, reserving the raisins and the raisin water.
  • 2
    Mix together the dry ingredients.
  • 3
    Cut the cold butter (cubed) into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse meal.
  • 4
    Add the drained raisins and oatmeal.
  • 5
    Stir the buttermilk into the above mixture just until moist. If mixture is too dry add 2-3 Tblsp. of the reserved raisin water.
  • 6
    Turn onto floured surface. Gently fold/knead 6-8 times. Pat into a 7- inch circle.
  • 7
    Cut into 8 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. You may sprinkle coarse sugar on top of these before baking, or drizzle your favorite powdered sugar on top before serving.
  • 8
    Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
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