Maple Oatmeal Scones
Maple Oatmeal Scones are tender, crumbly breakfast treats combining the wholesome texture of oats with the rich natural sweetness of maple syrup. Perfect for cozy mornings, these scones balance hearty fiber and delightful flavor, are quick to make, and easily customizable. Enjoy them warm with coffee or on their own for a nourishing and indulgent start to your day.
- Author: Gloria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir these together until evenly mixed to ensure consistent fluffiness in your scones.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout, essential for flaky scones.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to bring sweetness, moisture, and depth of flavor to the dough.
- Combine and Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep scones tender; the dough should be soft but sticky.
- Shape the Scones: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a 1-inch thick round disk. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the disk into 8 equal wedges.
- Bake: Place the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, drizzle additional maple syrup on top for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers and a tender crumb.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones.
- Use fresh baking powder for proper rise and fluffiness.
- Watch baking time carefully—slightly underbaking keeps scones moist but they should still be golden brown.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup over scones immediately after baking for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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