Gluten Free Cinnamon Scones

Gluten Free Cinnamon Scones

Homemade scones in less than an hour, and gluten free to boot! Make it your way with one of the delicious variations below.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

40

Minutes

Makes

8

scones

Scones
1
cup potato starch flour
2/3
cup tapioca flour
2/3
cup white rice flour
6
tablespoons sugar
4
teaspoons gluten free baking powder
1
teaspoon baking soda
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
eggs
2/3
cup ghee (measured melted) or coconut oil
1/4
cup almond milk, soymilk or regular milk
1
teaspoon xanthan gum
1
teaspoon guar gum
Topping
2
tablespoons sugar
1
teaspoon cinnamon
  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Place nonstick baking mat or sheet of cooking parchment paper on cookie sheet; if using parchment paper, spray paper with cooking spray (without flour).
  2. In medium bowl, mix flours, 6 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt; set aside. In small bowl, beat eggs, ghee, milk, xanthan gum and guar gum with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients; beat on low speed until blended.
  3. Coat work surface and hands with oil. Place dough on surface; pat into round, about 1 inch thick. Cut dough round into 8 wedges; place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
  4. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over dough.
  5. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
Makes 8 scones
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Recipe Variations Gluten Free Cinnamon Shortbread: Cut dough into rounds, using a drinking glass or round cutter, and use as shortbread to serve with chopped fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones: Omit the cinnamon-sugar topping and stir 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips into the batter.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Scone)
  • Calories 400
    • (Calories from Fat 180),
  • Total Fat 20g
    • (Saturated Fat 16g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 55mg;
  • Sodium 570mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 54g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 13g),
  • Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 1/2 Starch;
    • 1 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 3 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 3 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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