Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Scones

Dr. Sweetpea and I absolutely love scones, especially if they are light, tender, and not dry. Additionally, we love oatmeal and go through a large container of it on a weekly basis. I wanted to make scones that have oatmeal as ingredient but wouldn't be dense either. After looking at several recipes online, I decided to make the recipe from Cooks Illustrated because their recipes have never failed me. The oatmeal scones were SUPER easy to make on a Saturday morning and they were absolutely delicious. These Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Scones hit the spot and will be made regularly in our household! 

Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Scones

(Source: Cooks Illustrated)

1 1/2      cups rolled oats (4 1/2 ounces) or quick oats

1/4         cup whole milk

1/4         cup heavy cream

1            large egg

1 1/2      cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces)

1/4         teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3         cup granulated sugar (2 1/4 ounces)

2            teaspoons baking powder

1/2         teaspoon table salt

10          tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2         cup raisins

1            tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling

Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread oats evenly on baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes; cool on wire rack. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Line second baking sheet with parchment paper. When oats are cooled, measure out 2 tablespoons and set aside.

Whisk milk, cream, and egg in large measuring cup until incorporated; remove 1 tablespoon to small bowl and reserve for glazing.

Pulse flour, cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor until combined, about four 1-second pulses. Scatter cold butter evenly over dry ingredients and pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, twelve to fourteen 1-second pulses. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; stir in cooled oats and raisins. Using rubber spatula, fold in liquid ingredients until large clumps form. Mix dough by hand in bowl until dough forms cohesive mass.

Dust work surface with half of reserved oats, turn dough out onto work surface, and dust top with remaining oats. Gently pat into 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Using bench scraper or chef’s knife, cut dough into 8 wedges and set on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush surfaces with reserved egg mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes; cool scones on baking sheet on wire rack 5 minutes, then remove scones to cooling rack and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Serve.