Rhubarb Scones
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 16 scones.
My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into a scone. —Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1-1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed (3-4 stalks)
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup fat-free milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Coarse sugar
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add rhubarb; toss to coat.
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2.
In another bowl, whisk cream, milk and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
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3.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. Divide dough in half; pat into two 6-in. circles. Cut each into 8 wedges. Place wedges on parchment-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 scone: 166 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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