Honey Drizzled Scottish Oat Scones

If you're looking for an easy, homemade scone for afternoon tea, or simply with a cup of coffee, Scottish Oat Scones, drizzled with honey, is a classic favorite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 323kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old fashioned oats uncooked
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter cold and cubed
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup buttermilk

Topping:

1 large egg lightly beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a food processor or large bowl, combine flour, oats, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. Cut in margarine with a pastry blender, two knives, or pulse with the blade attachment of a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the buttermilk; stir with a fork just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Add additional buttermilk as needed to bring the dough together. It should be slightly sticky. Fold in the raisins.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently a few times until the dough comes together. Roll or pat dough into an 8-inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 to 10 wedges and place on prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg; brush over each wedge. Combine the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle each wedge over the top of the egg wash. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Drizzle each scone with honey and serve warm.

Notes

I am particularly fond of using a food processor for these scones. I like the texture it becomes when the oats and raisins are gently pulsed with the flour. It tends to spread both throughout the dough. Be careful though to not overmix.

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