Healthier Honey-Fig Scones
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Healthier Honey-Fig Scones
Description
This recipe combines white and whole wheat flours with sugar, baking powder, and salt to form the dry base. Diced dried figs add natural sweetness and texture. The wet ingredients mix honey with cold heavy cream, which tenderizes the dough while adding richness. After stirring gently, the dough is kneaded lightly to keep it soft yet workable, then shaped into circles and cut into triangles for baking. Baking at 375 degrees until just browned yields golden-topped scones with a soft interior that can hold their shape well.
These scones pair well with tea or coffee and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. They have a moderate sweetness from honey and figs balanced with the whole wheat flour, offering a filling snack or part of a light breakfast.
The recipe notes that these scones are best on the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or wrapped individually for freezing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur Unbleached brand
- 1¼ cups white whole wheat flour King Arthur Flour brand
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces figs diced small, dried
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the diced figs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and honey.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir the heavy cream mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until ingredients are moistened.
- Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until a soft dough forms (about 2 minutes), sprinkling more flour in if needed. Divide the dough into two equal balls. Working with one at a time, pat each one into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 triangles. Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature. These scones are best served the day that they are made, but can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag to store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Nutritional values listed are based on one serving of the scones.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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