Oatmeal Raisin Scones

Submitted by MommyMakes

"Appropriate for Diabetics. Uses a food processor, great way to hide the nutrious stuff from the kids! Can be made up to 4 hours ahead before baking."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats, divided
• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons chilled margarine
• 2⁄3 cup raisins
• 1 1⁄4 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon nonfat milk

directions

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

Reviews

[PaulaG]

Everyone enjoyed these for brunch today. It is a great technique when you mix in the food processor. I used old fashioned oats and half white and half pastry flour. The oat flour makes nice soft dough with delicate results. Glad that I choose these for the photo swap.

 

[ladypit]

These were really excellent. I used whole wheat pastry flour for the flour (which I pretty much always do) and used regular old fashioned oats for the ones in the food processor but quick cooking for the ones put right in. I figured I had both kinds so why not? LOL I used skim milk with lemon juice instead of buttermilk and I used half raisins and half craisins (sweetned dried cranberries). This makes a lovely, not too sweet, scone. (I have found most scones to be not so sweet honestly.) With a tad bit of butter or some tea these are wonderful. I would love to see how these freeze.... Thanks so much! I'm so glad I adopted you for pick a chef!