Oat and Cherry Scones (Gift Mix in a Jar) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 12 scones. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 cup instant oats |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 cup dried cherries |
10 tablespoons butter, melted |
2/3 cup milk |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 egg white |
3 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal, brown sugar and then cherries - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
5. OAT AND CHERRY SCONES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 10 tbsp melted butter, 2/3 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg white and 3 tbsp water.
7. OAT AND CHERRY SCONES INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 375.
9. In a large bowl combine the butter, milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
10. Add the contents of the jar and still until just moistened; let stand 5 minutes.
11. Shape dough into 2 6-inch rounds and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
12. With a floured knife, score each round into 6 wedges without cutting through the dough.
13. Combine the egg white and water and brush over each round.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Cool for 5 minutes, cut into scones and serve warm; or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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