Val's Delicious Pumpkin Scones

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 egg white, beaten (Optional)

Step 1

Gently heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a big bowl, mix together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or a couple of knives until it looks crumbly. Then, fold in the raisins.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin, egg, and buttermilk until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything comes together into a dough. Lightly flour your work surface and pat the dough into a circle about ¾ inch thick.

Step 3

Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out 14 scones and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg white to give them a nice shine. Pop them into the oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 4

Once done, transfer the scones to a wire rack and let them cool completely before enjoying.