Raisin Oat Scones

brought by Kim Wilson

1 3/4 cups  flour

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 t. salt

3/4 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1/2 cup butter or oil,

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/3 cup raisins

Zest of one lemon or orange

2/3 cup buttermilk (or 2/3 c milk + 2/3 Tablespoon Vinegar)

Egg Wash:

1 large egg

1 T. milk or cream

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 

Mix ingredients.  Stir in the buttermilk just until the dough comes together.

Roll dough into a circle 7 inches round and 11/2 inches  thick.  Cut into 8 triangular sections.  Place on baking sheet.  Make an egg wash and brush the tops of the scones with this mixture. 

Bake for about 15 - 18 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.