Oatmeal-Currant Scones Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Oatmeal-Currant Scones Recipe). These scones are a bit lighter than most because they contain milk and not cream. They also contain nutritious, fiber-rich oatmeal. If you want to add a touch of sophistication to these scones, replace the orange juice with orange flavored liqueur. Serve warm with butter and jam.

Brief

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 scones

Oatmeal-Currant Scones Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup orange juice

¼ cup water

1 cup dried 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

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1.3 cups cold milk

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Add milk and orange/currant mixture to the large mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture begins to hold together.

Step 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.

Step 6

Bake the scones on an ungreased baking sheet for 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned on the edges.

Nutritional Information

Oatmeal-Currant Scones Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 271.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.9g 10%

Carbohydrates: 35.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 9.8g

Fat: 12.8g 20%

Saturated Fat: 7.7g 38%

Cholesterol: 32.1mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 406.3IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 49.6mcg 12%

Calcium: 77.4mg 8%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 25.9mg 9%

Potassium: 183.1mg 5%

Sodium: 296.5mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 115.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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