{"id":6334,"date":"2014-07-10T14:19:14","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T20:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=6334"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:19:14","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T20:19:14","slug":"toasted-oat-scones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/10\/toasted-oat-scones\/","title":{"rendered":"Toasted Oat Scones"},"content":{"rendered":"

After having a baby (2 weeks and 3 days ago) I am anxious to have a semi-predictable life again and get back to some of the things I was doing before he was born, like baking, cooking and blogging. \u00a0And sleeping, that’d be nice. \u00a0However, I have been consistently reminded that life with kids, and especially life with a newborn, is anything but predictable. \u00a0I tried and failed to make some coffee cake muffins earlier this week. \u00a0I blame sleep depravity, the speed at which I tried to put everything together, not totally thinking through my plan, and holding a screaming baby while filling muffin cups with batter and streusel! \u00a0Thankfully they only looked ugly but tasted delicious!<\/p>\n

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I was frustrated with myself. \u00a0But I realize my expectations for getting back to blogging were set a little high. \u00a0It’s just not going to happen like it used to, at least not for now. \u00a0I am no longer guaranteed a time in the afternoon where all the sweet children are tucked away in their beds and I can cook, bake, take pictures and type away. \u00a0So I’m going to be a little more realistic with blogging and be happy with whatever I can manage for the next couple of months! \u00a0And remember to cherish this time with the babies, like so many people who have kids that are now grown, tell me to. \u00a0After all, the days are long but the years are short.<\/p>\n

This morning I found myself up at 7am with my two older kids while the little man slept in until almost 9:30! \u00a0I took advantage of the time and baked up some super simple scones. \u00a0This recipe sits right next to the coffee cake recipe I attempted yesterday and is in the ATK Family Cookbook<\/a>. \u00a0I figured it was a sign.<\/p>\n

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It took me less than 20 minutes to mix these up and get them in the oven. \u00a0They’re done baking in 15 minutes and ready to eat in 10. \u00a0The ingredient list couldn’t be simpler which yields a simple and satisfying scone with nothing extra to take away from the hearty oats and rich butter.<\/p>\n

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Eat these plain, warm or at room temperature. \u00a0Spread with a little extra butter and jam. \u00a0Have one for breakfast, one for mid-morning snack and one in the afternoon with some tea or coffee for a little pick-me-up. \u00a0The scones aren’t too sweet, which is nice. \u00a0They’re almost like a biscuit, just with more texture and a bit more dense.<\/p>\n

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I am so glad I stumbled across this recipe, and thankful for the cooperative children who made this blog post possible!<\/p>\n

Toasted Oat Scones<\/h3>\n

From ATK Family Cookbook<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n