Cornmeal-raisin scones

5 Scones

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour
¼cupYellow cornmeal
3tablespoonsSugar
1teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonBaking soda
teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonChilled stick margarine, cut
Into small pieces
2teaspoonsGolden raisins
cupLow-fat buttermilk
1Egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable cooking spray

Directions

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles fine meal. Add the raisins, and toss well. Combine buttermilk and egg, and add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened (dough will be sticky). Spoon dough evenly into 5 mounds on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for a 18 minutes or until golden. serve warm.