Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 scones

Ingredients

  • ¼cuporange juice

  • ¼cupwater

  • 1cupdried currants

  • 2cupsrolled oats

  • 3cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 2teaspoonsbaking powder

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • 3tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 1cupunsalted butter, cubed

  • 1 1/3cupscold milk

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat the orange juice and the water in a small pan, add the currants. Simmer the mixture for 1 minute, then let it sit until it cools slightly.

  3. In a food processor, grind the oats with the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Add the butter. Run the machine in short spurts until the mixture has the consistency of sand. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.

  4. Add milk and orange mixture to the large mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture begins to hold together.

  5. Form the dough into a large ball with your hands, adding more milk if necessary. Press or roll out the ball of dough until it is 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 16 squares or triangles.

  6. Bake the scones on an ungreased baking sheet for 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned on the edges.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
16%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
32mg
11%
Sodium
297mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
5g
10%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
77mg
6%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
183mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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