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Raisin Scones

Recipes | Breakfast, Snack
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yields: 8 scones
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Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
Grain Foods Foundation

The crumbly texture of a proper scone is absolutely addictive. If you’re not familiar with the feeling, our version with raisins and cinnamon sugar will convince you.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • cup ½ butter cut into small pieces, 1 stick
  • 1/3 cup fat free milk
  • 1 cup egg lightly beaten or ¼egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup raisins or any small dried fruit
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Try this tasty recipe for Raisin Scones, which are not only packed with grains but are also under 500 calories.

Directions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Add butter and mix until the dough is crumbly.
  3. 3. Stir in milk, egg and raisins. Knead for a few minutes until all ingredients are moistened.
  4. 4. Turn dough unto cookie sheet and spread to form an 8 to10-inch circle. With a butter knife, cut circle into 8 triangles. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  5. 5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.