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Cranberry-Oatmeal Scones with Pine Nuts

Name: Cranberry-Oatmeal Scones with Pine Nuts
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups pastry flour; ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 cup butter, chilled, cut into small pieces, 2 sticks; 2 large eggs; ¼ cup buttermilk, plus more for topping; ½ cup dried cranberries; ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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The Strategy:

These tender scones are loaded with rolled oats, tart dried cranberries, and toasted pine nuts for a delightful texture. Pulse the cold butter into the flour using a food processor, pat the dough into triangles, and brush with buttermilk before baking. The result is a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors.

Makes: 12 | Total Time: 25 minutes till they're ready, plus 12 minutes to bake

Ingredients

Scone Dough

2 ½ cups pastry flour
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup butter, chilled, cut into small pieces, 2 sticks
2 large eggs
¼ cup buttermilk, plus more for topping

Fold-ins and Topping

½ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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Instructions

Make the dough

Preheat the oven to 400°.
Place the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder into the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse to mix. Distribute the chilled butter pieces over the flour.
Pulse until the flour looks like grains of sand, with some clumps of butter still visible.
Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
Pour the wet ingredients into the food processor.
Pulse until the dough just comes together.
Add the cranberries and pine nuts, and pulse 2 to 3 more times.

Shape and bake

Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface.
Pat the dough to a 6 x 8-inch rectangle approximately 1-inch thick. Use a pastry scraper to trim the edges.
Cut into 6 squares and cut each square into 2 triangles.
Place each scone onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops with buttermilk.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake until the tops are golden and the insides are cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on baking sheets.

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Sunday Know How

Your nose knows how long nuts take to toast in the oven. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet with rim.

Roast at 350° until they are golden and fragrant. You will smell the nuttiness just before they begin to change color. Once you smell them, do not hesitate to pull them out of the oven. Without attention, they go from fragrant to burnt in mere seconds.

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The Heart of the Table

These golden scones bring a touch of bakery-style elegance to the table, prompting guests to slow down and enjoy a quiet moment. The earthy aroma of toasted pine nuts and sweet cranberries creates a warm, comforting atmosphere of hospitality.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Cranberry-Oatmeal Scones with Pine Nuts displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

a platinum-grade non-stick silicone baking mat for consistent heat conduction
a large, hand-thrown ceramic serving platter with an organic rim
a mouth-blown glass dressing cruet with a hand-ground glass stopper
a fine-blade microplane zester with an ergonomic soft-grip handle
a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate grey

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Arrange the warm scones on a tiered stand, garnished with a few fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
THE POUR: Pair with a steaming pot of English Breakfast tea or a glass of dry, sparkling cider.
THE VIBE: Cozy Morning Library. The quiet comfort of leather-bound books and soft classical music sets a peaceful, reflective tone for breakfast.

Chef’s Recommendations

Cranberries and Oats, Both: Peanut Butter, White Chocolate, and Cranberry Cookies
What Scones Are Served With: Meyer Lemon–Lavender Iced Tea
The Savory Counterweight: Roasted Chicken (or Turkey) with Herb Butter
Something to Spread On It: Fresh Whole-Milk Ricotta

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Cranberry-Oatmeal Scones with Pine Nuts

Cranberry-Oatmeal Scones with Pine Nuts

The full recipe lives in the Vault

The Heart of the Table

The Art of the Host

Neighborly Grace

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