Cranberry-Walnut Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup natural cane sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped cranberries, dried or fresh
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons melted ghee or melted butter
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk (2 percent) or soymilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cranberries, and walnuts. Toss together lightly to mix.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together melted ghee or butter,egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then pour all at once into flour mixture.

3. 3

   Mix lightly, using as few strokes as possible, until dough clings together.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°.

5. 5

   Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, pat dough into an 8-inch round, about 1-1/2 inches thick.

6. 6

   Cut round into eight pie-shaped wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on a baking rack.