Cranberry Whole Wheat Scones, Diabetic Friendly - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup whole wheat flour
    3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup butter
    1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute, thawed (or 2 eggs, slightly beaten)
    1/3 cup buttermilk
    3/4 cup dried cranberries or 3/4 cup dried currant
    buttermilk
    3 tablespoons rolled oats
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
    In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, Splenda, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
    Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
    In a small bowl, beat egg slightly; stir in the 1/3 cup buttermilk and cranberries.
    Add buttermilk mixture all at once to flour mixture.
    Stir just until moistened (some of the dough may look dry).
    Turn out onto a floured surface.
    Knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth.
    Pat or lightly roll dough to an 8-inch circle about 3/4 inch thick.
    Brush top with additional buttermilk; sprinkle with oats, pressing gently into dough.
    Cut into 8 wedges.
    Place dough wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
    Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are light browned.
    Serve warm.

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