Chocolate chip Raisin Scones | Raisin Biscuits

 Chocolate chip Raisin biscuits/ Scones

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5 tbs chilled butter
• 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cut in cold butter using pastry blender or food processor until it resemble bread crumbs. Make a well in the center, add  chocolate chips , raisins and buttermilk. Stir just until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.Gather the dough and gently knead it 3 or 4 times.Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface  and roll it into 3/4 inch thick disk .
 With a pastry cutter cut the dough into rounds. Lightly brush the  biscuits with butter and sprinkle some sugar on top. Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.