Lemon/Cranberry-Orange Scones

March 28, 2013

While visiting Arches National Park in Southern Utah, I visited a natural foods cafe called “Honest Ozzies”. There I was able to sample my first baked whole wheat “English Style” scones. I loved them. Since then, I have kept my eyes out for recipes for baked scones and have come up with this wonderful version of a lemon scone. They are wonderful for breakfast or picnics.

4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ teaspoons grated lemon/orange rind
½ cup cold butter
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup buttermilk (can make buttermilk by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 Tbsp lemon juice and letting it sit for a few min.)
5 tablespoons honey
¼ cup brown sugar + 16 drops stevia (can substitute 1/3 cup brown sugar)
½ cup sliced almonds – placed on top

OPTIONAL: chopped pecans, almonds, raisins, etc.

MIX: Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon rind. With a pastry cutter, fork or fingers, cut in shortening or butter until the flour resembles fine crumbs....
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
326

Sodium
304mg
12% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
42g
85% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV