Bit’o’Everything Scones

Parchment Paper
3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
4 tsp. Baking Soda
3 Tbsp. to ½ Cup Brown Sugar (depending on desired sweetness)
¼ tsp salt
1 orange (zested and juiced, separated)
(About 2 Tbsp orange zest)
½ Cup dried fruit (Craisins, raisins, cherries, currants, etc)
¼ Cup dark unsweetened-semi-sweet chocolate (optional)
½ Cup low-fat Buttermilk
1 Large Egg
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
½ tsp Almond Extract
6 TBL Butter- Take out of frigde 15 minutes before use
½ Cup Powdered Sugar

Pre-heat the oven to 350* Lay the parchment paper over cookie sheets (About 2 cookie sheets if possible)

Mix the whole wheat flour, Baking soda, Brown Sugar, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, vanilla and almond extracts.

Cut in the butter until about the size of peas. It is easiest if you use your hands and work the mixture with your fingers, just be sure your hands are dry, otherwise the flour mixture will stick. Add the orange zest and your dried fruits and chocolate. Mix well then add the buttermilk mixture. Your scone dough will begin to form, it should be dry enough to crumble, but firm enough to hold together when you press it. If it is still too dry add orange juice until it reaches said consistency.

Take about half a palms size of the dough and form into a triangular shape using your fingers. You can also use cookie cutters to vary shapes and sizes. You can also roll out a circle about 1 inch thick and cut out the triangles.

Place formed scones onto the parchment paper keeping about ½ inch apart as they expand, but not much. Bake anywhere from 25-35 minutes. They should be fairly firm to the touch and a golden brown. Depending on the size and thickness, the bake time will vary. Be prepared to keep an eye on them!

While they bake, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice to form a glaze. Once the scones come out of the oven, brush the glaze over the scones and allow to cool. Store in a paper bag to keep out the moisture.


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