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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (4 1/2 ounces) or quick oats
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (2 1/4 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter , cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling
Preparation
Step 1
In developing our oat scone recipe, we wanted to pack the chewy nuttiness of oats into a moist and tender breakfast pastry. Essential to our success: toasting the oatseither rolled or quick oatsto obtain good nutty flavor, using a generous amount of butter for flavor, and using half-and-half to enrich but not weigh down the final product. We took care not to overmix the dough in our oatmeal scone recipe, and baked the scones in a very hot oven, to get maximum rise with a soft, delicate interior. (less)
In developing our oat scone recipe, we wanted to pack the chewy nuttiness of oats into a moist and tender breakfast pastry. Essential to our success: toasting the oatseither rolled or quick oatsto obtain good nutty flavor, using a generous a...(more)
This recipe was developed using Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour; best results will be achieved if you use the same or a similar flour, such as Pillsbury unbleached. King Arthur flour has more protein; if you use it, add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons milk. Half-and-half is a suitable substitute for the milk/cream combination.
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread oats evenly on baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes; cool on wire rack. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Line second baking sheet with parchment paper. When oats are cooled, measure out 2 tablespoons and set aside.
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2. Whisk milk, cream, and egg in large measuring cup until incorporated; remove 1 tablespoon to small bowl and reserve for glazing.
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3. Pulse flour, cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor until combined, about four 1-second pulses. Scatter cold butter evenly over dry ingredients and pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, twelve to fourteen 1-second pulses. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; stir in cooled oats and raisins. Using rubber spatula, fold in liquid ingredients until large clumps form. Mix dough by hand in bowl until dough forms cohesive mass.
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4. Dust work surface with half of reserved oats, turn dough out onto work surface, and dust top with remaining oats. Gently pat into 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Using bench scraper or chefs knife, cut dough into 8 wedges and set on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush surfaces with reserved egg mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes; cool scones on baking sheet on wire rack 5 minutes, then remove scones to cooling rack and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Serve.
Step-by-Step
Making Scones
* 1. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and combine with spatula. Dough will be very chunky.
* 2. With hand, gently knead dough in bowl until all dry bits are incorporated and dough forms cohesive ball.
* 3. Turn dough out onto work surface dusted with oats, sprinkle with remaining oats, and gently pat into 7-inch disk.
* 4. Cut dough into eight wedges, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.