Oatmeal Currant Scones
Oatmeal Currant Scones
Oatmeal Currant Scones
Ingredients
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 cup currants
2 cups rolled oats
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 1/3 cups cold milk
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 Heat the orange juice and the water in a small pan, add the currants.
Simmer the mixture for 1 minute, then let it sit until it cools slightly.
3 In a food processor, grind the oats with the flour, salt, baking powder,
baking soda, and sugar. Add the butter. Run the machine in short spurts
until the mixture has the consistency of sand. Transfer the mixture to a
large mixing bowl.
5 Form the dough into a large ball with your hands, adding a bit of
milk if necessary. Press or roll out the ball of dough until
it is 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 16 squares or triangles.
Nutrition at a glance
Servings Per Recipe: 16
amount per serving
Calories 288
Protein 7g
Total Fat 13g
Sodium 298mg
Cholesterol 33mg
Carbohydrates 36g
Fiber 3g