Brandied Cherry Scones

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 8 scones

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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.

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 ounces (115g) soft tofu

1/4 cup (60mL) safflower or canola oil

1 Tbsp (15mL) fresh lemon juice

1 tsp (5mL) vanilla

2 Tbsp (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
Calories: 329
Fat: 9g
% fat calories: 26%
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 4g