Whole Wheat Cherry Scones
Courtesy of Cherry Marketing Institute 10 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time • 30 Min. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour |
| 3/4 c. whole wheat flour |
| 1/2 c. granulated sugar |
| 2 tsp. baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp. baking soda |
| 1/3 c. butter |
| 1/2 c. oats |
| 1 Tbsp. orange zest |
| 2/3 c. buttermilk |
| 1 tsp. vanilla extract |
| 1-1/4 c. frozen sweet cherries |
| 1 egg, beaten |
| 1/4 c. oats |
Directions:
1. Stir together all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter. Stir in oats and orange zest.
2. Place frozen cherries in a food processor and coarsely chop; set aside. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Stir several times; add chopped cherries, stirring until all ingredients are combined. Knead 10 to 12 times. Chill 30 min. or longer.
3. Pat dough into 10 in. circle approximately 1/2 in. thick. Brush dough with beaten egg: sprinkle with 1/4 c. rolled oats. Cut into 10 pie wedges. Place scone wedges approximately 1 in. apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 375°F conventional oven 15 to 20 min., or until light golden brown.
Nutrition:
Calories: 231; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Total Carbs: 36g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 176mg;