Cinnamon Flax Scones

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Course : Scones
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12 scones
 

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/3 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter or shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins -- (optional)
 

Preparation:

Thoroughly mix flour, ground flax seed, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut butter or shortening into dry ingredients until a pea- sided, mealy texture is formed. Add buttermilk. Do not overmix. Place dough on floured breadboard with raisins. Knead 5-7 times to incorporate the raisins. Roll until dough is 1/2 inch thick. Cut into triangles 2 inches wide by 4 inches long. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with an egg white glaze prior to baking. Bake at 375 for approximately 25 minutes.