9. Cranberry and Walnut Scones

Servings: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Ready in: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted low-fat butter, frozen
• 1 large free-range egg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely chopped

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees f. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine flour, ground flax seed, honey, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Grate the butter then add into the flour mixture.
• Whisk together the egg, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth then stir into the flour mixture.
• Fold in the dried cranberries, walnuts, and lemon zest.
• Shape the dough into a ball and flatten, about 3/4-inch thick, onto the baking sheet.
• Cut dough into 6 wedges.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
• Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes.