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Flaxseed Scones

Satisfy your sweet cravings with these Flaxseed Scones that are filling, loaded with cranberries, and have a crunchy raw sugar crust. Perfect to serve for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: flaxseed scones
Servings: 8
Calories: 302kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup raw sugar, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups whole wheat flour, 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Add in the ½ cups cold cubed butter and use your fingers to crumble into small pieces, in the flour mixture, until it resembles a coarse meal.
  • Stir in the ½ cup dried cranberries and make a well in the middle of the dough and add in the 1 large egg and ½ cup buttermilk.
  • Stir together until combined.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times before rolling into a square about ¾-inch thick.
  • Cut the scone dough into squares using a sharp knife and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Space each scone at least 1-inch apart.
  • Brush the tops of each scone with a little extra buttermilk and sprinkle with ¼ cup raw sugar.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the scones have risen and slightly browned. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

*Recipe adapted from Top with Cinnamon

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg