Oatmeal Apple Cranberry Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cranberries
• 1/2 cup peeled chopped apple
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup honey, plus
• 2 teaspoons honey, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first seven ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in large bowl.

2. 2

   Add ½ cups applesauce and butter; cut in with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Stir in cranberries and apple.

4. 4

   In small bowl combine milk and ¼ cups honey; add to flour mixture and stir until dough forms ball.

5. 5

   Knead dough 10-12 times on floured surface; pat into 8-inch circle and place on sprayed baking sheet.

6. 6

   Use sharp knife to cut dough into 12 wedges, and separate wedges slightly.

7. 7

   Combine remaining applesauce and honey, and brush over top of dough.

8. 8

   Bake 12-15 minutes at 425 degrees, or until lightly browned; remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.