Grain-Free Vanilla Bean Scones
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free option, Vegan option
Recipe by Whisk me Free
These tender grain-free scones have a touch of vanilla bean for a bit of sweet delicateness! With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have freshly baked better-for-you scones in under an hour! Not only is this recipe gluten-free and grain-free, but its been tested (and successfully made) completely vegan as well! Everyone can enjoy an easy breakfast or afternoon tea with these tender treats.
Ingredients
Scones:
- 1½ cups Otto’s Naturals Cassava Flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon Otto’s Naturals Grain-Free Baking Powder
- 12 Tablespoons (1½ sticks) vegan (or non-vegan) butter
- ½ cup plant-based (or dairy) milk
- ½ vanilla bean pod (or ½ tsp vanilla bean extract)
Icing:
- â…“ cup powdered sugar
- ½ Tablespoon water
- ½ vanilla bean pod (or ½ tsp vanilla bean extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 365°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside while you make the scones.
- Start by rubbing together the cassava flour, butter and sugar until it reaches a crumb consistency.
- Cut open the vanilla pod and scoop out the vanilla beans with a knife. Add it to the cassava flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the milk to the cassava flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
- Place the dough onto the baking sheet and shape into a round thick disk around 6 to 7-inches wide and 3 to 5-inches thick.
- Slice the disc into 8 equal triangles and space them out on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- As the scones cool, make the icing by mixing together the powdered sugar, water and the rest of the vanilla beans until smooth.
- Spread the icing over the cooled scones and enjoy!
