RHUBARB SCONES

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My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry-perfect for tossing into a scone. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed (3-4 stalks)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coarse sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add rhubarb; toss to coat., In another bowl, whisk cream, milk and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. Divide dough in half; pat into two 6-in. circles. Cut each into 8 wedges. Place wedges on parchment-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.