Name: Whole-Wheat Scones
Yield: Makes 12 scones
Ingredients: 4 cups whole-wheat flour, plus more if needed; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 cup raisins; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, plus more if needed; Jam (optional), for serving; Hot tea (optional), for serving

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Whole-Wheat SconesBrian Yarvin

Here's a whole-grain update of that longtime British favorite, the scone. Serve it with hot tea at any time of the day or evening. Click through for more scone recipes →

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