Scottish Oat Scones are light, soft, and our take on this traditional Scottish baked good. This recipe makes for a terrific treat or an easy addition to breakfast. Crumbly, buttery, and golden brown, this scone will taste like it is straight from the bakery.
Ingredients
How to make it
1
Heat oven to 400°F.
2
Lightly grease cookie sheet.
3
In large bowl, combine flour, oats, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.
4
Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5
Stir in currants.
6
In small bowl, combine milk and egg; blend well.
7
Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir with fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.
8
(Do not overmix.)
9
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 8 to 10 times.
10
Roll or pat dough into 8-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick.
11
Sprinkle with combined remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon.
12
Cut into 10 wedges; place on cookie sheet.
13
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.