Orange-Scented Goji Berry Scones
Orange zest is the secret ingredient here, scenting these easy-to-prepare golden scones. Health-promoting goji berries are rich in antioxidants and have been used by Chinese herbalists for thousands of years. You can substitute raisins, dried cranberries, or dried currants, if you prefer.
Makes 8 scones
At Nature’s Path we recommend you use organic ingredients whenever possible.
This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path® by Lorna Sass, the award-winning cookbook author of Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way and Whole Grains for Busy People.
Ingredients:
- 1 c. Nature’s Path® Millet Rice
- 1 1/2 c. whole wheat pastry flour, plus 2 to 3 tbs. more for kneading dough
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 4 oz. (1 stick) cold butter, cut into bits
- 1/3 c. dried goji berries, coarsely chopped
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 to 1/3 c. 2% Organic Valley milk
Directions:
- Set oven rack in middle and preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or a silpat.
- Place Millet Rice in a large bowl and crush flakes into uneven bits with your hands. Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
- Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work butter into flour until pieces of butter are pea-sized. Stir in goji berries, orange zest, and enough milk to create a dough that sticks together when pressed.
- Turn dough onto a generously floured surface. Knead dough until no longer sticky, sprinkling additional flour on surface as needed. Shape into a disc 1/2-inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut into quarters. Cut each quarter in half.
- Transfer scones to prepared pan and bake for 7 minutes. Rotate pan and continue baking until tops feel firm when gently pressed, 7 to 9 more minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack. Eat warm or at room temperature, or freeze in a well-sealed container for up to 3 months.
