Maple Oatmeal Scones

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup currants
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees f. coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. place currants in a bowl and cover with boiling water.
• 2 whisk together flours, oats, baking powder, suger, and salt in a large bowl. add butter pieces, and rub into flour mixture resembles coarse meal.
• 3 whisk together milk and maple syrup. stir into flour mixture just until dough comes together. drain currants, and stir into dough.
• 4 transfer dough to a well-floured work surface, and knead 2 to 3 times, or until smooth. pat into 1-inch-thick square. cut 16 scones with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on prepared baking sheet. bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until brown on top.