"These are delicious and won't last long."
This Scottish QUICK BREAD is believed to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked. Today's versions are more often flour-based and baked in the oven. They come in various shapes including triangles, rounds, squares and diamonds.
Method for Scottish Oat Scones
- 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy, and stir in melted butter and milk. Pour into the well, and mix to create a soft dough. Pat dough into two 1/2 inch thick circles. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Score 8 wedges into each circle of dough.
- 3Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until risen and browned. Split wedges, and serve warm.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
April 05, 2017
