Lemon Walnut Scones

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Home-baked scones for breakfast on the weekend. These are really good ones.

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Steps

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Sift together flour , brown sugar , baking powder , soda and salt.

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Blend in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal and stir in whole wheat flour , bran , walnuts and raisins.

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In a small bowl , whisk together lemon rind , egg and buttermilk.

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Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork until it just forms a sticky but manageable dough.

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Knead dough lightly on a floured surface for 30 seconds and pat gently into a inch thick round.

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Cut out rounds with a 2 2 inch cutter dipped in flour and arrange on a buttered baking sheet.

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Form scraps into a ball , reshape and cut more rounds.

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Brush tops with egg wash and bake in the middle of a preheated 390f oven for 15-17 minutes , or until golden.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, double-acting baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, whole wheat flour, bran flour, walnuts, raisins, fresh lemon rind, egg, buttermilk, egg yolk, water, jam