I tried rhubarb for the first time last summer. I was not a fan. It was all bitter! Even with sprinkling some sugar on, I still couldn’t get over the taste.
A few days ago Kelvin brought over at least 5 pounds of rhubarb from the garden. I figured I’d try it again this year and see if my tastebuds changed at all.
They did! Maybe it’s because I baked it to melt in your mouth softness, or just because my tastebuds are learning to appreciate more. Either way, I like rhubarb now!
So for these scones I wanted to make them somewhat healthier than your typical butter/white flour scones. I used coconut oil in place of the butter, plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream, and coconut sugar in place of the white stuff. I used rye flour to give them a distinct nutty taste! (and because I have lots leftover from making rye bread
I added a super easy almond glaze because frosting makes the world a better place.
Scones are pretty simple to make. You mix your flours, spices, and butter with a pastry blender to make crumbs. You add the liquids to make a dough. You roll out onto a floured surface and cut to form scones.
You bake.
You devour.
Enjoy!
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Wow! I’ve been meaning to try Rhubarb, and since you and Sunnie have rhubarb recipes, I think I will have to try it out!
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run recently posted…Love Yo’ Self
Try it!
my mom has a huge rhubarb plant in her yard –i’ll have to share this recipe with her!
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Please do!!
What an interesting combo! I’m usually not a huge fan of rye, but these look very tasty!
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Really? I LOVE rye!! But everyone’s different, right?
Yay yay yay for rhubarb! You should start a scone company hehe- they always look amazing!
Sunnie@ModernGirlNutrition recently posted…Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie and Weekend Snapshots
A scone company would be pretty awesome. How about we go into business – I’ll make the scones, you make the smoothies
Question: Would this work with whole wheat flour? I don’t have rye!! I haven’t always liked rhubarb, but I agree that it grows on ya’!
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Hey Emily! I bet they would work with whole wheat because both whole wheat and rye are fairly dense. Let me know if you try them out!!
Dude, your website just keeps getting better and better. And these scones look AMAZING!
Well thank you, girly