Buttermilk Raisin Scones

The buttermilk provides a subtle tang and a very tender crumb.

Preheat oven to 330 degrees f.

Grease large cookie sheet.

Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.

Add butter and rub with finger.

Whisk buttermilk , eggs and vanilla in medium bowl to blend.

Gradually add to flour mixture along with raisins and stir until moist clumps form.

Turn dough out onto lightly-floured surface.

Knead 4 times to blend.

Transfer to prepared cookie sheet and press into 8 inch round.

Using small , sharp knife , score dough into 8 wedges.

Bake until golden-brown and tester comes out clean , about 25 minutes.

Cool slightly.

Re-cut.

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, golden raisins