Scones with Currants
(makes 16 scones)
| butter-flavored cooking spray |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 ml) brandy or orange juice |
| 1 1/2 | cups (185 g) unbleached all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | cup (59 ml) egg substitute |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg |
| 1/2 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon |
| 3 | tablespoons (45 g) reduced-fat margarine, melted |
| 2 1/2 | teaspoons (12,5 ml) baking powder |
| 3/4 | cup (177 ml) skim milk |
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the currants in a small bowl with the brandy. Allow to macerate for 15 minutes; Drain and set aside, discarding any excess brandy.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, mixing lightly until just moistened. Flour your hands and form dough into two 8-inch (20 cm) circles about 1/2-inch (1.5 cm) thick.
- Place on prepared cookie sheet about 4 inches (10 cm) apart. Dip a sharp knife into flour and cut each round into 8 pie-shaped wedges. Separate the scones about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from each other. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned. Cool on a rack.
- Store in airtight plastic wrap until ready to serve. (May be made ahead and frozen.) Arrange in a basket to serve.
| Per 1-scone serving: | 91 calories (19% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.4 g saturated), 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 103 mg sodium |
| Exchanges: | 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch) |
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