Pine Nut And Raisin And Fennel Seed Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Beloved in Italy,in recent years,pine nuts have found their way into different cultures. Ingredients:
2c flour |
1/3c sugar |
2tsp baking powder |
1/2 tsp salt |
6tbs chilled unsalted butter,cut in 1/2 cubes |
2 lg. egg yolks |
1/2c buttermilk |
1/2 c golden raisins |
1/3c lightly toasted pine nuts |
1tbs fennel seeds |
1 egg,beaten and blended with |
1tbs water for glaze. |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Butter large baking sheet. Whisk flour,sugar,baking powder and salt in a large bowl to blend. Add butter. Pinching between your fingertips,blend mixture till coarse meal forms. Whisk egg yolks and buttermilk in small bowl to blend. Slowly stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Gently stir in raisins,pine nuts and fennel seeds.Turn dough onto lightly floured work surface and knead gently just till smooth,about 4 turns. Divide dough in half;pat each half into 6 round. Cut each round in 6 wedges.
2. Transfer scones to prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg glaze. Bake until scones are light brown,about 17 mins. Serve warm or at room temperature,with optional butter and jam.
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