Irish Brown Scones

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces whole wheat flour
  • 6 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 4 ounces wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 7 fluid ounces buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Lightly dust a baking sheet with some flour.
  2. Put the whole wheat flour and wheat germ into a large mixing bowl. Sift the all-purpose flour, salt and baking soda into the bowl. Mix the ingredients well together with fingers.
  3. Next, rub in the butter to pea-sized pieces; then mix in the sugar.
  4. At this stage, put the lightly dusted tin into the oven to preheat.
  5. Stir in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for a few seconds. Cut out scones with a round cookie cutter.
  6. Put the scones on the preheated baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until risen and a golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire tray.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

585 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 26.5g 34% DV
Carbs 83.6g 30% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 29.6g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16727.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 148.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2mcg
Calcium 52mg 4% DV
Iron 10.3mg 57% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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