Whole Wheat Cherry Scones

Courtesy of Cherry Marketing Institute

Servings: 10
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
Chill Time: 30 Min.

* 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
* 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
* 1/2 c. granulated sugar
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* 1/4 tsp. baking soda
* 1/3 c. butter
* 1/2 c. oats
* 1 Tbsp. orange zest
* 2/3 c. buttermilk
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract
* 1-1/4 c. frozen sweet cherries
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1/4 c. oats

1. Stir together all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter. Stir in oats and orange zest.
2. Place frozen cherries in a food processor and coarsely chop; set aside. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Stir several times; add chopped cherries, stirring until all ingredients are combined. Knead 10 to 12 times. Chill 30 min. or longer.
3. Pat dough into 10 in. circle approximately 1/2 in. thick. Brush dough with beaten egg: sprinkle with 1/4 c. rolled oats. Cut into 10 pie wedges. Place scone wedges approximately 1 in. apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 375°F conventional oven 15 to 20 min., or until light golden brown.

Calories: 231;   Total Fat: 8g;   Saturated Fat: 4g;   Cholesterol: 38mg;   Total Carbs: 36g;   Fiber: 3g;   Protein: 5g;   Sodium: 176mg;