WHOLE WHEAT APPLE PECAN SCONES
As I was playing around with the mixture for these not-too-sweet scones I learned that if I used as much liquid (in the form of buttermilk or yogurt) as I usually do in my scones, they wouldn't be flaky. That is because the apple provides plenty of liquid. You just need to add enough buttermilk or yogurt to bring the dough together. Otherwise you will have drop biscuits and they will have a consistency more akin to a soft cookie than to a biscuit or scone. Juicy apples like Braeburn, Crispin and Empire work well for these scones.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, quick breads, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 12 scones
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Toss grated apple with lemon or lime juice and zest in a bowl. Sift together flours, salt, baking powder and baking soda, and stir in oats and sugar. Place in a large bowl or in the bowl of standing mixer fitted with the paddle.
- Add butter and mix in with your hands, rubbing the flour and butter briskly between your fingers; or beat on low speed until butter is distributed throughout the flour and the mixture has a crumbly consistency.
- Add apple with liquid to the large bowl. Add pecans and stir or mix at medium speed until incorporated. Add just enough yogurt or buttermilk to allow dough to come together.
- Scrape out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a rectangle, about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 6 squares, then cut squares in half on the diagonal to form 12 triangular pieces. Or use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds. Place on baking sheet. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 139 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Kainat anwar
[email protected]I was disappointed with these scones. They were dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Junia Akther
[email protected]These scones were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The scones were moist and flavorful, and the apples and pecans added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.
saheb ansari
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or butter next time. Otherwise, the flavor was good and the scones were easy to make.
Titilayo Ayobami
[email protected]I've been looking for a good whole wheat scone recipe and this one is perfect! The scones are light and fluffy, with a nice crispy exterior. The apples and pecans add a delicious sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.
Kevon Powell
[email protected]These scones were so easy to make and turned out so delicious! I used Granny Smith apples and they gave the scones a nice tart flavor. I also added a little bit of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor. My friends loved them when I brought them to
omowunmi felicia
[email protected]Made these scones this morning and they were a huge hit! My family loved them and said they were the best scones they've ever had. I loved that the recipe used whole wheat flour, which made them feel a little healthier. The apples and pecans added a