Whole Wheat Oat Scones
Submitted by excoshka
Wholesome whole wheat and oat scones made with oil instead of butter, studded with raisins or currants. Ready in 30 minutes with endless flavor variations.
YIELD
12 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minThese scones break all the rules and still come out golden, tender, and completely satisfying.
Instead of cold butter cut into flour (the usual scone drill), this recipe uses vegetable oil, which makes mixing foolproof and gives you a softer, more cake-like crumb.
Whole wheat flour and quick oats bring a hearty, nutty backbone, while cream of tartar teams up with baking powder for a reliable lift every time.
Toss in some raisins or currants, shape into 12 balls, and they’re out of the oven in 20 minutes.
Variations
- Cinnamon sugar top: Sprinkle the rounds with sugar and cinnamon before baking for a lightly crunchy, sweet crust.
- Maple scones: Swap the skim milk for real maple syrup for a warm, caramelly sweetness throughout.
- Holiday fruit scones: Replace raisins with mixed candied fruits for a festive twist during the holidays.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overwork the dough. Mix wet into dry just until combined. Tough scones come from too much handling.
- These freeze well before baking. Shape the balls, freeze on a sheet pan, then store in a bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Want a richer flavour without butter? Use walnut oil or coconut oil in place of the vegetable oil.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together dry ingredients in a separate bowl from the wet ingredients.
Combine the wet into the dry. Add raisins or currants if desired. Shape into approximately 12 balls (or whatever shape you would like) and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 20 min or until golden brown on top.
Further variations: 1.
Whether making the original or my variation, I sprinkle the rounds before cutting and baking with sugar and cinnamon.
- At end-of-year holiday time I substitute the mixed candied fruits 3. For a maple flavor, substitute REAL maple syrup for the milk, 4. Chop ½ cup walnuts and add to either the original or the whole.
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