Whole Wheat Oat Scones

Submitted by Chef #780332

"Modified "Wholemeal Scones""

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 16 scones
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter, cold
• 1 cup rolled oats, toasted (old fashioned)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄3 cup currants

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a large baking sheet (I use parchment paper).
2. 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.
3. Stir the remaining egg mixture into the dry ingredients to form a dough. Stir in the currants.
4. 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.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Leve to cool slightly before serving.

Reviews

[bridgetstarrydawn]

delicious, flaky and layered. i used dried spiced cherries instead of currants and it turned out perfectly. also works with gluten free flour