Irish Oatmeal Scones

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cup quick old-fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/3 cup (6 ounces) dried mixed fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, cherries, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in fruit.

Step 2: Add milk and egg, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened. Place the dough on a lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough and roll out or pat dough into an 8-inch circle. With sharp knife, score 12 wedges.

Step 3: Bake in preheated 375° oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 4: Cut the scones apart and serve warm with butter and jam or honey

Enjoy these great Irish scones from TheKitchenMcCabe!