RUSTIC OATMEAL SCONES

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My family loves scones, but traditional recipes contain excessive fat and calories. After lots of experimentation, I came up with this alternative recipe. The effort is well worth the delicious flavor, amazing texture and nutrient density of these scones. -Gail D'Urso, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup dried blueberries or raisins
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fat-free milk, divided
Coarse sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and blueberries. In another bowl, whisk yogurt and 1 tablespoon milk until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each into a 7-in. circle. Cut each into eight wedges. Place wedges on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush tops with remaining milk. Sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges