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Oat Scones Recipe

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Buttery and moist oat scones inspired by Scottish baking, featuring a secret ingredient—vanilla yogurt—that adds tenderness and flavor. These oat scones are easy to make, combining wholesome oats with traditional scone dough for a delightful breakfast treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup quick oats

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold salted butter
  • ⅓ cup vanilla yogurt, plus more for brushing (or flavor of your choosing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the center position. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the scones later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and sugar. Stir these together well to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  3. Cut in Butter. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the cold, salted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like small pebbles. This step is essential to create the flaky texture typical of scones.
  4. Add Yogurt and Oats. Add the vanilla yogurt to the mixture and stir until the dough starts to come together. Using your hands, fold in the quick oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Shape Dough and Cut Wedges. Turn the dough out onto the prepared sheet pan. Using your hands, gently shape it into a ¾-inch-thick disk. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges and spread the wedges apart slightly on the pan to allow space for baking.
  6. Brush with Yogurt. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the scones with additional yogurt. This helps to create a beautiful golden finish as they bake.
  7. Bake the Scones. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges of the scones are golden brown and the scones feel firm to the touch.
  8. Cool and Serve. Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the pan before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite jam or butter.

Notes

  • You can substitute vanilla yogurt with plain yogurt or flavored yogurt of your choice for a different taste.
  • Make sure the butter is cold to achieve the best flaky texture.
  • If quick oats are unavailable, you may use old-fashioned oats but consider pulsing them slightly in a food processor for better texture.
  • Brush with more yogurt or a beaten egg for an even richer golden crust.
  • Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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