Oatmeal Cinnamon Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

OATMEAL CINNAMON SCONES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Oatmeal
1 t Salt
1 3/4 c Flour
6 tb Butter, cut into 1/2-inch
-cubes
1/4 c Sugar
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 c Buttermilk OR:
1/2 c Cream OR:
1/2 c Milk
1/4 c Brown sugar, packed
1 lg Egg, beaten
1 1/2 ts Baking powder (dbl acting)
2 ts Vanilla extract
1 t Baking soda
1/8 ts Grated orange zest

Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to
375 degrees. Into a large bowl, sift the flour,
sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add
oatmeal & mix together. Distribute the butter cubes
over the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, quickly
rub the butter cutes into the flour mixture, until the
mixture resembles coarse meal.

In a medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg,
vanilla, & zest.

Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. With a
large rubber spatula, using as few strokes as
possible, stir gently until the dough is moistened and
begins to cling together. Handling the dough as little
as possible, stir until all the ingredients are
completely combined.

Using a 1/3-c. measuring cup, drop the dough onto an
ungreased baking sheet, leaving at least 1-inch
between the scones. Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until the
scones are golden brown. Cool the scones on the baking
sheet set on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Using a mental
spatula, transfer the scones to the wire rack and cool
completely. Serve warm or store completely cooled
scones in an airtight container at room temperature.



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