Makes about 12 scones
Scones can be prepared very fast when unexpected visitors arrive, or children are hungry after school. Keep pitted dates and raw ingredients in pantry or refrigerator. These scones contain higher fiber, protein and calcium than biscuits, AND children enjoy helping make them. The skim milk powder in the recipe increases protein and calcium for those that are recovering from Crohn’s Disease. A low fiber variation can be made by leaving out the dates and switching the whole grain flour to white flour.
- 1 cup pitted dates – chopped up
- 2 cups self-raising whole grain flour
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove or ginger, or a mixture of all
- ½ cup skim milk powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 oz canola margarine
- ¾ cup of milk
Combine spices and flour and then cut in the canola. Add chopped dates, sugar and milk. Stir until combined, then turn onto a floured cutting board and gently knead the dough. Divide the dough into two and roll each into sausages. Cut each dough sausage into 6 equal pieces. Place on a baking sheet spaced to allow for rising. Cook on a greased and floured oven tray at 375° in a pre-heated hot oven for about 8 minutes, then reduce the temperature and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Cover with clean plastic wrap.
Serve hot. Try a light spread of canola margarine or raspberry jam on each half.Nutrition per serving:
180 Calories
Protein 6g
Fat 3g
Saturated fat 0.5g
Fiber 4g
Calcium 100mg
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Note: these tips should not replace advice from your physician. Always check with your physician before making any changes to your eating habits.
