Veganomicon_ The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook - Isa Chandra Moskowitz [153]
Lightly oil a ½-cup measuring cup and scoop generous half-cupfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches of space between the scones. Gently pat down the tops of the scones and dab with a little rice milk if desired. Bake for 32 to 34 minutes, until browned and firm. Transfer from the baking sheets to a cooling rack to complete cooling.
PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY SCONES
MAKES 12 LARGE SCONES
TIME: 45 MINUTES
More scones! These large pumpkin and spice-rich treats are almost cakelike, different from your typical scone. Enjoy them hot out of the oven, or try them the next day toasted, buttered and served with a pot of strong black tea. This recipe makes plenty, so we think they would make a great addition to a Thanksgiving brunch or any fall festivity.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1⅓ cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1¼ teaspoons salt
½ cup nonhydrogenated vegan margarine, cold
¾ cup soy creamer or rice milk
4 teaspoons ground flaxseeds
1½ cups pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped coarsely
3 tablespoons shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for garnish
➣If using homemade pumpkin puree and it’s very watery, strain it before using for these scones. Over a small bowl, fit a double layer of cheesecloth and secure with a large rubber band. Pour in the pumpkin puree and allow to strain for a few hours. Discard the excess liquid. If this sounds like too much work, then just use a good quality—maybe organic—canned pumpkin. We won’t judge you. Much.
PREHEAT THE oven to 350°F and lightly grease two baking sheets.
In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Chop the margarine into chunks, toss in the flour mixture, and cut into the flour with a pastry cutter or a heavy fork until the mixture looks slightly crumbly.
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseeds and soy creamer. Add the pumpkin puree, molasses, and lemon zest, and stir until completely incorporated.
Make a well in the flour mixture. Fold in the pumpkin mixture, then add the cranberries. Stir until a soft dough forms; take care not to overmix.
Divide the dough into two portions. Place each on a separate baking sheet and flatten into a large circle just over 1 inch thick. With a large sharp knife, cut each round all the way through into six to eight wedges. Brush the tops of the rounds with soy creamer and press 1 tablespoon of pepitas onto each scone.
Bake for 30 to 34 minutes until a sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly browned. If less moist scones are desired, go for the longer baking time. Let cool for 10 minutes before reslicing into wedges. Transfer from the baking sheet to wire racks to complete cooling.
BANANA-WHEAT GERM MUFFINS
MAKES 12 MUFFINS
TIME: ABOUT 40 MINUTES
Wheat germ: not just for your grandma’s oatmeal anymore! In the spirit of “muffins are not desserts,” we present this no-nonsense, whole-grain muffin. They have lots of big banana flavor and a little bit of crunch provided by our friend wheat germ. A big scoop of cinnamon gives these guys what for.
➣If you want high-rise muffins, fill the tins all the way to the top and bake for five extra minutes. This method will make ten muffins instead of twelve.
➣To keep wheat germ fresher longer, store it in the fridge once opened.
1 cup plain soy milk
1 cup plain soy milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 very ripe bananas
⅓ cup canola oil
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1¼ cups whole wheat