Cranberry Orange Scones

Having a scone with a cup of tea is such a treat, one that I thought I would never be able to have again once I realized I couldn’t eat things made with wheat flour.  Thanks goodness for GWF Baking Mix*!  Now I can have my scone AND be certain that it gives me something back–lots of protein, that is!

• 1 cup GWF Baking Mix (sweet, salty)
• 1 cup rolled oats (generous) (sweet)
• 6 TBS chilled salted butter, cut into squares (sweet)
• 1 beaten egg (sweet)
• 1/3 cup cream, buttermilk or soy milk (sweet)
• Zest from one orange or 1tsp orange extract (bitter)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (sweet, sour)
• About 1/8 cup oat flour for kneading (sweet)
• Greek yogurt (optional) (sour)

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix the GWF baking mix and oats in a large bowl.  Cut in 6 TBS butter (an electric mixer makes it easy, but a fork works fine as well).  The lumps should be about pea-sized.
3. Combine the milk and the beaten egg, and then add to the flour mixture along with the orange zest and cranberries.  Mix only until combined.
4. Turn out onto a floured board and knead gently until the dough is a bit stiff, but not crumbly.  Cut dough into 4 sections and form into 4 balls.  Cut those into 4 pieces, and retain shape (a little wedge).  Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for approximately 13 minutes.
5. Transfer to a cooling rack, but do enjoy them warm with a dab of butter or Greek yogurt.  Yummy!

GWF Baking Mix is available at the Heavenly Bodies Clinic and through our online store.