Apple Spiced Oat Scones
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This one is my current favorite!
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Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, the wet ingredients in a smaller one. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the egg mixture in. Stir to moisten evenly without overworking the batter - it should be similar to cookie dough.
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Toss together apples, sugar and spices in a separate bowl. The amount you use will be according to your taste; the quantity I've given is on the generous side. Carefully stir the apples into the main batter.
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Why chili powder? You want the apples to have a little personality but don't want to taste it. Adding a dash creates a can't-quite-put-a-finger-on-it warmth.
Scrape the batter onto an ungreased baking sheet. If you line the sheet with baking parchment, it makes serving a little easier. Form the batter into one or two shapes, roughly one inch thick. I usually make them circular or square depending on how I plan to plate them.
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Bake at 350F (180C) for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then carefully slice and serve with fresh jam, if desired. The texture will be a little crumbly.
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Alternatively, allow to cool 10-15 minutes. Drizzle a simple icing of powdered sugar and a few drops of milk in a decorative stripe over the top, and serve. If you do not have a cake decorating bag with tips, simply spoon your icing into a sandwich-sized baggie, snip a small hole in the corner and apply gentle pressure.
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Fabulous for brunch!
Variations:
* instead of apples, try a handful or two of semi-sweet chocolate chips, then drizzle the cooled top with melted chocolate
* experiment with your favorite dried fruit - apricots, raisins, or craisins. Instead of coating them in sugar and spices, use 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon with the dry ingredients for the base recipe.
* increase the fibre by swapping half the flour measure for whole wheat (I do not generally recommend using all whole wheat flour, as it creates a very dense texture)
* for a richer taste, adjust the milk and butter measurements to 1/2 cup each. If the scone cake turns out too dry, increase the milk by 1/8 cup (too wet and it goes crispy)
by Claire Rahn
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