Whole Wheat Buttermilk Scones With Raisins And Oatmeal Recipes

BUTTERMILK OATMEAL SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and mix until just a few chunks remain. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
• Shape dough into individual scones, about 3 inches across and 1 inch thick. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before lightly dusting with powdered sugar.

WHOLE WHEAT OAT SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a large baking sheet (I use parchment paper).
• Dice the butter. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, then add the butter and rub inches Set aside. In another bowl whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Set aside 2 tablespoons for glazing.
• Stir the remaining egg mixture into the dry ingredients to form a dough. Stir in the currants.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3/4 inch thick. Stamp out rounds with a floured cutter. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the reserved egg mixture.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Leve to cool slightly before serving.

OATMEAL RAISIN SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Grind 1 cup oats in a food processor.
• Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda and "pulse" until blended.
• Add margarine and pulse until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add raisins and remaining oats.
• Make a well in the center and gradually add buttermilk.
• Knead dough on lightly floured surface, about 10 turns.
• Divide into 3 pieces and pat to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut each into quarters (12 scones).
• Brush with skim milk and bake in preheated oven for about 28 minutes. (May wait up to 4 hours before baking).