Cherry-Orange Breakfast Scones

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder 
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup fat-free buttermilk
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• 6 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
• 2 tsp. orange juice

Makes 8 Servings (1 glazed scone per serving)

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Whisk together flour, oats,brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. With a pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cherries. Whisk together buttermilk, egg white, and orange zest in small bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir until just soft dough forms.
3. Gather dough into ball and place on lightly floured surface. Lightly knead 2 or 3 times. Press dough into 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake until toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Transfer scones to a rack; cool 10 minutes.
4. Stir together confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Place sheet of wax paper under the rack to catch drips. Drizzle glaze over scones and let stand until glaze sets, about 30 minutes.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier Than Takeout Cookbook. This is a great treat to make and serve on the weekend. These are not your typical scones. These scones are full of flavor and nice and moist. I highly recommend adding cinnamon, nutmeg or both for a pinch more flavor. You can use any dried berries in this recipe and your scones will still be delicious.