Low Calorie Brown Scones Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp buttermilk
Recipe
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In a large bowl,
combine all ingredients except buttermilk; mix well. Make a well in
the center of the flours; add 1 cup buttermilk. Stir just until
moistened.
3. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead until dough holds its
shape. Place on greased cookie sheet; pat out into 7 inch circle.
Brush with 2 Tablespoons buttermilk.
4. Bake at 400F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm
Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine March/April 1993
Each serving contains: 2 breads Per serving: 140 calories
Servings:
8
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