Lowfat Gingerbread Scones
Gingerbread is one of my favorite flavors, especially in the late summer and fall. I don’t like the flat “gingerbread man” variety though - I want something that I can sink my teeth into! That is why I love these Lowfat Gingerbread Scones. Just the scent of them baking puts me in a good mood, and unlike gingerbread cake, these scones do not require a large amount of sugar. I like to serve them with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a little fruit preserves, or (my most favorite way) with lemon cream. There is no better way to start getting ready for fall!!
Equipment
- oven
- 1 separate bowl
- 1 ungreased cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup oats
- ⅓ cup skim milk
- ⅓ cup currants (or raisins) optional
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the sugar and combine the rest of the remaining sugar with the flours, oats, baking powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, milk, egg whites, molasses and currants. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 to 10 times. Pat the dough into a circle (and about 3/4 inch thick) and cut it into 8 pie shaped wedges.
- Place the wedges on an ungreased cookie sheet and sprinkle the tops with the reserved teaspoon of sugar. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes
To achieve a tender and flaky texture, handle the scone dough with care. Overmixing can result in dense scones, so be gentle when incorporating the wet and dry ingredients. Remember, a light touch is the key to scone success! Once you've mastered this technique, share your baking triumphs with others. Spread the joy by sharing this recipe and inspiring fellow baking enthusiasts to give it a try.