(Relatively) Healthy Oatmeal Scones

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups wheat flour
• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.) (optional)
• 1/4 cup light butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half (optional)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• extra sugar
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk (for brushing)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Mix together dry ingredients (flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt).

3. 3

   Cut in butter (I like to dice the butter and add it in, separating the cubes) and combine using a fork until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Add dried fruit to dry mixture if desired.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (buttermilk, half-and-half, vanilla).

6. 6

   Gradually add wet mixture to the flour mixture and combine until a soft and sticky dough is formed.

7. 7

   Move dough to a lightly floured surface and knead 2-3 times. Do not overwork the dough. Roll the dough into a 6-8-inch circle (depending on how thick you like your scones) and cut into 8 pie-shaped slices. You can experiment with other dough shapes (such as circles) to maximize servings.

8. 8

   Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until scones are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

9. 9

   For extra crunch and golden color, brush the tops of the scones with buttermilk. Liberally sprinkle sugar on top and broil carefully for a few minutes, turning and adjusting as necessary. Be sure to watch as sugar browns quickly.

10. 10

    Enjoy.