Best 8 Scottish Oat Scones Recipes

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Scottish oat scones are a delectable treat that encapsulates the essence of Scottish baking. These delightful scones are characterized by their tender crumb, hearty oat flavor, and a hint of sweetness. The oats add a delightful texture and nutty flavor, while the buttermilk lends a slight tanginess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the scones. These scones are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on their own, with a dollop of butter, or paired with your favorite jams, preserves, or clotted cream. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a satisfying snack, or an indulgent dessert, Scottish oat scones are sure to hit the spot. This article provides two irresistible recipes for Scottish oat scones: a classic version and a variation with added fruit.

The classic Scottish oat scones recipe yields tender and flavorful scones that showcase the natural goodness of oats. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delightful treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. The fruit-filled variation takes the classic recipe to a whole new level by incorporating plump and juicy raisins, offering a burst of sweetness and texture in every bite. Both recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a delightful baking experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the delightful taste of Scottish oat scones.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SCOTTISH OAT SCONES



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These are delicious and won't last long.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried currants
1 egg, beaten
½ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy, and stir in melted butter and milk. Pour into the well, and mix to create a soft dough. Pat dough into two 1/2 inch thick circles. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Score 8 wedges into each circle of dough.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until risen and browned. Split wedges, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SCOTTISH OAT SCONES



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Provided by R. A. Street

Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Oat     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease cookie sheet. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix together butter, milk and egg in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Mix in raisins. Shape dough into ball.
  • Place on lightly floured work surface. Pat out to form 3/4-inch-thick circle. Using sharp knife, cut into 12 wedges. Transfer to prepared cookies sheet. Bake until light brown, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.)

SCOTTISH OAT SCONES



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"Whether served for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea, nothing beats the aroma or taste of these rich scones," promises Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario. "Featuring dried cranberries and raisins, they're a slice of heaven, particularly when topped with a little jam."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
TOPPING:
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine the milk, oil, butter, egg and yolk; stir into oat mixture just until blended. Stir in raisins and cranberries (dough will be sticky). , Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; divide in half. With lightly floured hands, pat each portion of dough into a 6-3/4-in. circle, 1/2 in. thick. Cut each into nine wedges; place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over tops of scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SCOTTISH BUTTERMILK OAT SCONES



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This recipe was with Bob's Redmill Steel cut oats. I use the steelcut oats for oatmeal for breakfast and this seemed like a way to get fiber and a scone.

Provided by Muddyboots

Categories     Scones

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup steel cut oats
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup whole grain oat flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins or 1/3 cup currants
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk
cinnamon
sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and toast steel cut oats for 20 minutes or until golden stirring once in awhile to prevent burning. In a large bowl combine flours, soda, salt and dried fruit. When steelcut oats done reset oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl combine cooked steel cut oats and buttermilk and let sit for 20 minutes. Using a pastry cutter combine flour mixture with cold butter which has been cut into small pieces. Stir mixture until crumbly then stir into buttermilk and oats. I added 1/3 cup of fresh blueberries, drained and dried cranberries. Butter a cookie sheet and after mixing everything but don't over mix place on the cookie sheet making into a large circle about 3/4 inches thick. Score the top into 8 wedges and brush with milk. Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top. Bake 12-15 minutes.

PROPER SCOTTISH OAT SCONES



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A lower fat scone recipe from Eating Well Magazine, May/June 1991. Posted for ZWT (and due to my fondness for scones).

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter (have used Vegan margarine with good results)
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose white flour
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup sugar (may sub Splenda)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (I have subbed these out with dates and dried cranberries in the past)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt (may use soy with good results)
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°F Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and cook until it begins to turn light brown, about 2 minutes. Skim foam and pour into a small bowl.
  • Stir together oats, flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in raisins and make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Combine the browned butter, egg, yogurt and oil in a small bowl; add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead several times to form a ball. Pat the ball into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 or 12 wedges (depending on the size you want).
  • Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned and firm to the touch, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly. Serve warm.

SCOTTISH BUTTERMILK STEEL CUT OAT SCONES



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Steel cut oats are my new passion. I haven't tried this recipe yet, but will shortly. It comes from Bob's Red Mill, an excellent brand of healthy grains, etc. The recipe seems a tad fussy, but my mouth waters just thinking about the yummy (and healthy) end result.

Provided by windy_moon

Categories     Scones

Time 55m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup steel cut oats
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/3 cup dried currant
butter (for greasing baking sheet)
4 tablespoons butter, softened and cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon milk
cinnamon-sugar mixture, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Place the oats in a pie pan and toast them for 20 minutes, stirring often to toast evenly and not burn.
  • Remove when slightly golden.
  • Combine oats with buttermilk in a small bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, sugar, baking powder, salt and dried currants.
  • Reset the oven to 400F degrees.
  • Butter a baking sheet.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut the 4 tablespoons butter into the flour until the texture is coarsely crumbled.
  • Stir in the buttermilk/oat mixture until combined.
  • Flour your hands and scoop up the dough, forming it into a ball. Do not overmix.
  • Press the ball of dough directly into the pan, then press into a 3/4" thick circle.
  • With a sharp knife, score the surface, almost to the bottom, making eight wedges.
  • Brush the surface with milk and sprinkle a bit of sugar and cinnamon on top.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 479.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 7

SCOTTISH OAT SCONES



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I got this recipe about 15 years ago from The Scottish Lion, a country inn in North Conway, NH - alas, the inn no longer exists. I asked for the recipe when I checked out, and they handed it to me on a pre-printed sheet .... turns out everyone wanted the recipe after having them at breakfast.

Provided by JaneinRI

Categories     Scones

Time 25m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups rolled oats, uncooked
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 butter, melted
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450* F.
  • Mix all dry ingredients together, flour through salt.
  • Add melted butter, milk and egg to combined dry ingredients; mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Shape dough to form a ball; pat out on lightly floured surface to form an 8 inch circle.
  • Cut into 8 to 12 wedges.
  • Bake on greased cookie sheet in 450* oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  • Combine cream cheese& heavy cream with a hand mixer to make devonshire cream.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of devonshire cream topped w/some orange marmalade.
  • Trust me- they're best this way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 99.9, Sodium 392.4, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 8.7

SCOTTISH OAT SCONES



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Categories     Berry     Fruit     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried currants
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy, and stir in melted butter and milk. Pour into the well, and mix to create a soft dough.
  • Pat dough into two 1/2 inch thick circles. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Score 8 wedges into each circle of dough.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until risen and browned. Split wedges, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky texture in the scones.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the scones to rise evenly.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Serve the scones warm: Scones are best served warm, with butter, jam, or cream.

Conclusion:

Scottish oat scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scones every time. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give Scottish oat scones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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