Cherry Oat Scones Recipe

Name: Cherry Oat Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice milk; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19); 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum; 2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats; 1/3 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup dried cherries; Sanding sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening
1/2 cup dried cherries
Sanding sugar (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Whisk together 1 cup of the rice milk and the cider vinegar.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
6
Add the oats and toss.
7
Add the shortening in pieces, and work in with a pastry blender or two knives until you have a pea-sized crumb.
8
Add the cherries, tossing until combined.
9
Add the rice milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined but still clumpy.
10
Flour a work surface lightly with a little gluten-free flour mix, and turn out the dough.
11
Lightly flour your hands.
12
Sprinkle the dough with a little flour mix.
13
Divide the dough in half.
14
The dough will be sticky.
15
Shape into two 6-inch disks.
16
Cut the disks into 6 pie-shaped wedges.
17
Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.
18
Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons rice milk, then sprinkle with sanding sugar.
19
Bake in the center of the oven for 17 minutes, or until lightly golden.
20
Serve warm from the oven, or let cool on a cooling rack.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice milk, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19), 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum, and more.

Yes, Cherry Oat Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Oat Scones

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