Cherry Oat Scones

Name: Cherry Oat Scones
Yield: makes 12 scones
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice milk; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19); 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum; 2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats; 1/3 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup dried cherries; Sanding sugar (optional)

December 9, 2011

These hearty scones are a perennial favorite, and now, thanks to gluten-free oats, even those on gluten-free diets can enjoy them. Feel free to swap out other dried fruits for the cherries. Dried apricots, cranberries, raisins, chopped dates, or figs are all wonderful substitutions. These are delicious with a little vegan butter!

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