Scones
For a breakfast treat or with afternoon tea, serve warm scones with honey
or marmalade.
These Scottish quick breads took their name from the Stone of Destiny, the legendary
location in Scotland where kings were once crowned. The traditional version is made from oats,
then shaped like a triangle and baked on a griddle. Modern scones are usually made with flour
and baked in the oven.
Varieties
Scones are usually dry and sweet, sometimes savory, and may contain dried fruits, nuts, spices, and a variety of grains, including whole-grains and oats. They may be
triangular, round, or square.
Buying and storing tips
Buy scones in bakeries, or in the bakery section of some natural food or specialty stores.
Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature,
and use within a couple of days.
Availability
Scones are available year-round.
Preparation, uses and tips
Serve warm scones with honey or marmalade for breakfast, or with afternoon tea.
Nutritional Highlights
Scone, 1 scone (orange, raisin)
Calories: 217
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrate: 35g
Total Fat: 4.8g
Fiber: 2.2g
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. 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.
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