WHOLE WHEAT CRANBERRY SCONES

Whole Wheat Cranberry Scones image

With a biscuit-like texture, these sweet scones are wonderful spread with butter or jam. Serve them alongside a medley of berries at your next holiday brunch...or enjoy them as an afternoon snack with a hot cup of tea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the egg, yogurt and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries. Turn onto a floured surface, knead 6-8 times. , Divide dough in half. Transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut each circle into 8 wedges, but do not separate. Brush with milk; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.