Sunday, February 6, 2011

Cinnamon Raisin Scones

(makes 8 scones).

Weight Loss Recipes : Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Ingredients for recipes:

  • 1¾ cups plus 3 tbsp flour


  • 3 tbsp sugar


  • 1 tbsp baking powder


  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon


  • 2 tbsp butter


  • 2 tbsp applesauce


  • ½ tsp salt


  • ½ cup 1% low fat milk


  • ⅓ cup raisins


  • 1 egg


Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 425° degree.


  • In a medium mixing bowl, add 1¾ cup flour, 3 tbsp sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix together.


  • Melt butter and place in a medium bowl with the applesauce. Add milk, egg and raisins. Stir until ingredients are blended.


  • Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Stir until moist. (Dough will be sticky.)


  • Sprinkle the 3 tbsp flour on a flour surface. Flour your hands well and move dough from bowl to surface. Knead lightly 4 or 5 times with floured hands


  • Place the kneaded dough on an ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut dough into 8 wedges.


  • Bake at 425º degree for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.


Tip:

  • Instead of raisins, try other dried, chopped fruit such as apricot, mango, apples, etc.


Make 8 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving (1 scone (72 g)): 197 Calories, 6 g Protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 4 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 32 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium

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