Whole Wheat Oat Scones

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, cold
• 1 cup rolled oat, toasted (old fashioned)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup currant

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a large baking sheet (I use parchment paper).

2. 2

   Dice the butter. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, then add the butter and rub inches Set aside. In another bowl whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Set aside 2 tablespoons for glazing.

3. 3

   Stir the remaining egg mixture into the dry ingredients to form a dough. Stir in the currants.

4. 4

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3/4 inch thick. Stamp out rounds with a floured cutter. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the reserved egg mixture.

5. 5

   Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Leve to cool slightly before serving.