Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones

Ingredients

• cup sall-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup squick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• teaspoon sbaking powder
• teaspoon sground cinnamon
• teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• cup buttermilk
• teaspoon svanilla extra ct
• tablespoon confectioners' sugar (Optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and mix until just a few chunks remain. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
3. Shape dough into individual scones, about 3 inches across and 1 inch thick. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before lightly dusting with powdered sugar.

Tips

Use dark or light brown sugar, whichever you prefer.