Recipes — baking

Amy Ingram

Silk Road Scones

1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp Epice de Cru silk road blend (finely ground) 1/4 cup Liquid Gold Mild-Medium EVOO Method: Preheat oven to 400°In one bowl combine buttermilk and eggs.In separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices. Slowly add EVOO into dry ingredients while mixing with wooden spoon. Add in the milk and eggs and mix until combined.Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until it no longer sticks and has formed a ball. Put the dough onto a...

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Myrna Burlock

Blueberry and Lavender Whole Wheat Scones

These scones are not typical, as they are moist and crumbly. The whole wheat flour and wheat bran, up the 'health factor'. Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/3 cup fresh lavender, or when out of season, use dried culinary lavender at specialty stores. 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 c raw sugar, plus 1/2tsp for topping 1/3 c fruity UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Whole Lemon fused EVOO works nicely with Blueberry) 1/4 c Greek Yogurt full or low fat 1/4 c milk full or low fat 1 large egg 1 Tbsp wheat bran 4 ozs...

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Myrna Burlock

Cooking Tips- Baking

Baking The choices are endless.  Not only are you reducing saturated fats in your baked goods, the multiple choices in Olive Oil can change the flavor profile of bread, scones,cookies, pies muffins or cakes in an instant. The oil you choose, should enhance the flavor of the recipe, therefore, use only good quality extra virgin olive oil. Flavored olive oils can add interest to your baked goods. Fruity flavors for sweet treats, and herb or garlic for breads and other savory recipes. For recipes that include a vegetable oil, replace it with the same amount of olive oil. The ratio...

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