Raisin Scones

2 cups flour
2 tbs baking powder
2 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground
1/2 cup butter, cut up
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 425F Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture is like large crumbs. Stir in raisins and buttermilk. Roll dough into a ball, and knead for a couple of minutes on a floured surface. Roll out to 3/4 inch thick.

Cut out 3-inch triangles and place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with egg whites. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 12 scones