Whole Wheat Scones

These are super yummy and is a healthier breakfast option as well! 


Whole Wheat Scones

1 3/4 whole wheat flour

1/2 c. oats

3 Tbsp sugar (I put in a little more)

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt 

1 tsp cinnamon

lemon zest from 1 small lemon

cut in 1/3 c. butter

mix in 1c. fresh fruit, or 1/2 c. dried fruit

mix together 1 egg and 6 Tbsp half and half

Pour wet ingred. into dry ingred. and mix loosely with a fork until the dry is moistened. 

Work the dough with your hands and form into a ball, and then smooth out into a circle with the inside being taller than the outside and the diameter is approx. 8-10 inches. 

Cut dough into 8-10 equal pie shapes.

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for approx. 16-20 minutes. 

Variations:

Orange zest instead of lemon. You can also use the juice from the fruit. Just use less half and half so the dough isn't too sticky.

Poppy seeds would be great!

I sprinkled raw sugar, which usually are larger crystals, and is a little healthier than refined white sugar.

Fruit ideas:

Blueberry, peach or nectarine, lemon, orange/craisin, raisins, mixed dried fruit. I do prefer fresh fruit. 

Another suggestion I have is that you can mix the flour mixture, including the butter, the night before. Makes for a quicker morning.