Ingredients for Currant Sesame and red berry spread: healthy recipes:

1 and 1/3 cups unbleached flour

3 tablespoons brown sugar

(optional, can replace with 3

tablespoons honey

whipped into oil)

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4

teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 and 1/3 cups oat flour or

replace with rolled oats blended to a powder

1/2 cup canola oil, chilled (replaces traditional margarine)

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (Currant Sesame and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

1/2 cup currants

1/2 cup tofu

or soy or

nonfat milk

2 teaspoons additional milk of choice

Instructions for Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Sift unbleached flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt into mixing bowl. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

3. Blend oats to a powder (if oat flour is not available). Add sesame seeds and oat

flour to sifted mixture. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

4. Combine oil and vanilla extract. If using honey for the sweetener, whisk it into the

oil until it is dissolved.

5. Pour the oil mixture into the dry ingredients and toss with a fork until texture

resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the currants. Add

1/2 cup milk; stir to combine

and moisten all the flour. Knead a few times to combine the ingredients thoroughly. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

6. Working on a lightly floured board with well-floured hands, pat the dough to a

circle about 1/2inch thick. Using a 21/2-inch fluted biscuit cutter, cut rounds from

the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps into a

ball, pat them out, and cut more scones until all the dough has been used. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

7. Place the scones on the baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with the

remaining 2 teaspoons of milk.

8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer the scones to a wire rack.

Serve warm or at room temperature. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

RED BERRY SPREAD (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

1

cup fresh or

thawed frozen whole strawberries (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

1/2 cup fresh

or

thawed frozen raspberries (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

1

tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)

1

cinnamon stick

1

tablespoon grated lemon peel

1. In a I-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes, or until the

mixture is thick. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. If you choose to blend

the berries for a smooth spread, it is best to blend before boiling. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

2. Cool, then transfer to a bowl or jar. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Serve

with scones. (Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes)

Source: More Choices by Cheryl P. RD and James P. MD- Currant Sesame Scones and red berry spread: healthy recipes