Butternut Squash Cranberry Scones

A little bit of butternut squash goodness in these cranberry scones make them moist and great tasting.

Butternut Squash Cranberry Scones (Gluten Free)

For PDF copy of recipe, Butternut Squash Cranberry Scones

Makes 6 – 8 scones (small)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Gluten-Free Baking Flour
• 2 teaspoons GF baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup cooked butternut squash, mashed
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg + water

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In small bowl, whisk together butternut squash, maple syrup, coconut milk, cranberries, coconut oil, orange zest, and vanilla.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix gently.
4. Using hands, mix dough and gather up loose flour to combine.
5. Form a circle with the dough and place on prepared cookie sheet. Slice the dough into 6 or 8 wedge-shaped pieces, but do NOT separate.
6. Lightly whisk egg with 1 teaspoon of water. Brush top of dough with some of egg mixture. Discard rest of egg mixture.
7. Bake at 400° F for 20-25 minutes. Check center of circle for doneness.
8. Let cool. Separate wedges and serve.