Raisin Cornmeal Scones

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup stone-ground cornmeal
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons margarine, cut into small pieces and chilled
• ½ cup raisins
• 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk

Directions:

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in raisins.
2. Make a well in center of mixture; add buttermilk and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 times.
4. Pat into an 8-inch circle; cut into 10 wedges.
5. Arrange wedges in a circle, ½ inch apart, on a lightly greased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 375 F for 22 minutes or until golden.

Yield: 10 servings (1 scone each)

Per serving:

• Calories: 139
• Cholesterol: 1 mg
• Sodium: 218 mg
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbohydrate: 3 g

Diets -- Appropriate for the following diets: healthy family, heart healthy, vegetarian

Menu idea -- Serve with fresh fruit and yogurt for a light breakfast or lunch.