Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Quaker(R) Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup chilled margarine
  • 1/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • Lemon Breakfast Cream:
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar,flour, oatmeal, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, & nutmeg. Stir in margarine until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk, egg whites and molasses. Add to dry ingredients and mix.
  • Add dough onto a floured surface; knead gently up to 10 times.
  • Flatten dough to about 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with round biscuit cutter.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle tops of scones with reserved 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While cooking, begin making the Lemon Breakfast Cream.
  • Place cheese and lemonade concentrate into blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve on top of warm scones and enjoy!