The flaxseeds in these wholesome and hearty scones provide
essential fatty acids and a rich, buttery flavor. If you can’t find milled flaxseeds,
grind up whole flaxseeds in your blender or food processor.
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 7
Yield: 8 scones
Ingredients
1/3 cup (50g) unsweetened dried cherries
1/3 cup (80mL) brandy
2 1/2 cups (300g) spelt or whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 tsp (2g) sea salt
1 tsp (8g) baking soda
1 1/2 tsp (6g) baking powder
4 oz (115g) soft tofu
1/4 cup (60mL) safflower or canola oil
1 Tbs (15mL) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp (5mL) vanilla
2 Tbs (30mL) maple syrup
1/4 cup (50g) milled flaxseeds
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, soften
cherries in brandy for 30 minutes.
Sift flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder together in a medium
bowl.
Combine tofu, oil, lemon juice, vanilla and maple syrup in a blender
until smooth. Add blended ingredients, flaxseeds, cherries and brandy to flour mixture; stir
gently until just mixed.
Using a floured rolling pin and cutting board, roll dough out into a
circle 3/4-inch (2cm) thick. Slice dough into 8 wedges. Place on parchment paper on a cookie
sheet and bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 318
Calories from Fat 96 (30%)
% Daily Value*
17%Total Fat 11g
5%Saturated
Fat 0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
11%Sodium 268mg
7%Potassium 262mg
14%Total
Carbohydrate 43g
29%Dietary
Fiber 7.4g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
17%Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
