Buttermilk Drop Scones
Description
These drop scones gain moist texture from buttermilk and applesauce and added flavor from cranberries and almonds for one delicious breakfast treat!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 1/4 cups rolled oats
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
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2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 egg
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2
Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl until all ingredients are evenly dispersed.
3
Stir buttermilk, applesauce, and egg together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir until dough is sticky. Fold in cranberries and almonds.
4
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl for the topping. Drop 1/4 cup-size dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.