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Basic Scones

This basic scone is fantastic hot from the oven with a little vegan butter and strawberry jam. This recipe is also easily adaptable. See the variations listed below.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 12 scones

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) container plain or vanilla vegan yogurt
3/4 cup rice milk
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Step 2

    Whisk together the yogurt, rice milk, and lemon juice. Set aside.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour mix, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

    Step 4

    Add the rice milk mixture and canola oil, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined but still clumpy.

    Step 5

    Flour a work surface lightly with a little gluten-free flour mix, and turn out the dough. Lightly flour your hands. Sprinkle the dough with a little flour mix.

    Step 6

    Divide the dough in half. Pat into two 6-inch disks. Cut the disks into 6 pie-shaped wedges. Place the scones on the baking sheet.

    Step 7

    Bake in the center of the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until lightly golden. Transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm.

  2. variations

    Step 8

    Berry Scones: Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen berries after combining the wet and dry ingredients. I particularly like raspberries!

    Step 9

    Chocolate Chip Scones: Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and fold in 3/4 cup dairy-free, soy-free chocolate chips at the end.

    Step 10

    Currant Scones: After whisking together the dry ingredients, add 1/2 cup currants. Then proceed with the recipe as written.

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