Levain Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Scones


Levain bakery is an artisan bakery located in the heart of manhattan's upper west side. these scones are easy and the taste is delicious!!

Steps


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Combine everything except the half-and-half until just combined.
Do not over mix.
Quickly pour in 1 1 / 4 cups of the half-and-half while mixing quickly.
If the dough appears at all dry add the remaining 1 / 4 cups of half & half until just combined.
Again , do not over mix.
Turn the dough out onto a very well floured surface.
If the dough is very sticky , flour the top of the dough also.
Pat the mixture into a layer 3 / 4 to 1-inch thick.
Using a 2-inch diameter round cutter , cut out the scones , dipping the cutter into flour each time between cuts.
Place each scone , as cut , onto a parchment paper covered sheet pan leaving 2 to 3 inches between each scone.
This should make 12 round scones.
Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown on both the top and bottom of scones.

Ingredients


all-purpose flour, rolled oats, white sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, sweet butter, golden raisin, half-and-half