Whole Wheat Apple Pecan Scones Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Apple Pecan Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 apple, grated (145 grams grated apple); 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon or lime zest; 1 1/4 cups / 160 grams whole wheat flour,; 3/4 cup / 90 grams unbleached all-purpose flour (or use all whole wheat flour); 1 tablespoon / 12 grams baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon / 2 grams baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon / 2 grams salt; 1/2 cup / 55 grams rolled oats; 2 tablespoons /30 grams raw brown sugar; 6 tablespoons / 85 grams unsalted butter; Up to 1/4 cup / 60 grams buttermilk or yogurt; 1/2 cup / 60 grams chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 apple, grated (145 grams grated apple)
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon or lime zest
1 1/4 cups / 160 grams whole wheat flour,
3/4 cup / 90 grams unbleached all-purpose flour (or use all whole wheat flour)
1 tablespoon / 12 grams baking powder
1/2 teaspoon / 2 grams baking soda
1/4 teaspoon / 2 grams salt
1/2 cup / 55 grams rolled oats
2 tablespoons /30 grams raw brown sugar
6 tablespoons / 85 grams unsalted butter
Up to 1/4 cup / 60 grams buttermilk or yogurt
1/2 cup / 60 grams chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
3
Toss grated apple with lemon or lime juice in a bowl.
4
Sift together flours, salt, baking powder and baking soda, and stir in oats and sugar.
5
Place in a large bowl or in the bowl of standing mixer fitted with the paddle.
6
Add butter and mix in with your hands, rubbing the flour and butter briskly between your fingers; or beat on low speed until butter is distributed throughout the flour and the mixture has a crumbly consistency.
7
Add apple with liquid to the large bowl.
8
Add pecans and stir or mix at medium speed until incorporated.
9
Add just enough yogurt or buttermilk to allow dough to come together.
10
Scrape out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a rectangle, about 3/4 inch thick.
11
Cut into 6 squares, then cut squares in half on the diagonal to form 12 triangular pieces.
12
Or use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds.
13
Place on baking sheet.
14
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
15
Cool on a rack.

545

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 apple, grated (145 grams grated apple), 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice, 2 teaspoons lemon or lime zest, 1 1/4 cups / 160 grams whole wheat flour,, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Apple Pecan 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.

Whole Wheat Apple Pecan Scones

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