If you have been following this blog for any length of time, you know I am a bit of a cookbook addict. At any given time, I am reading a handful of cookbooks and trying new recipes, techniques and flavor combos out.
I keep a running list of cookbooks I am interested in reviewing and add them to my library hold list (Seattle Public Library is pretty amazing and has a vast collection that is constantly being updated).
When they become available, I have 3 weeks to go over them, try a couple of recipes, review the formatting, etc. and then I make a decision if said cookbook is one I actually want to purchase and add to my collection or not.
This strategy has saved me A LOT of money!
I used to just buy cookbooks without “trying them out” first and would often find myself underwhelmed at some of them and feeling disappointed that I wasted $20 or $30 on a book that initially sounded appealing but wasn’t something I would actually cook from often or even at all.
One book I recently checked out of the library which is no doubt going to become a permanent fixture on my cookbook bookcase is Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining.
*This is not a review post or endorsement. I am not getting paid in any way shape or form to recommend this book and I didn’t get a free review copy. It’s just great!”
NOTES + TIPS:
- Yep, these gorgeous photos are by Pamela Bolig. We have been busy over here. I think I have one or two more recipes to share with you in the coming weeks that show off her talented work! 🙂
- This recipe calls for Blanched Almond Flour, which is blanched, skinless almonds pulverized to a fine flour. Almond Meal is much more coarse, has the skins on and will significantly change not only the taste but the texture and density of these scones.
- I used raw, slivered almonds but raw, sliced almonds or even coarsely chopped almonds would work.
- These scones have a nice crisp crust with a soft, somewhat crumbly interior. They also hold up very well when stored and can be made in advance. I recommend storing them in a basket (once completely cool) covered with a linen if they are going to be consumed within a couple of hours or later that evening. For longer term storage, a cookie tin or just some tin foil is perfect.
- I have not tried freezing them once cooked but they are freezer friendly before baking.
- These are nutrient dense and 8 Points Plus.
Adapted From: Orange Scones and Cranberry Scones Recipe from Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining
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Paleo Almond Scones. Triple Almond Scones. Gluten Free. Grain Free.
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup arrowroot flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted organic coconut oil
- 1/4 cup raw slivered almond pieces
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Combine almond flour, arrowroot flour, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. If there are any lumps in the almond flour, use a fork to break them up.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer or another large mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, almond and vanilla extract with the egg.
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Turn on mixer and slowly pour in melted coconut oil until well combined. (If using a hand mixer, begin beating mixture and slowly pour in melted coconut oil.)
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Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix until well combined.
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Finally, stir in the slivered almond pieces until mixed throughout. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Place on baking sheet and gently press down to flatten.
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Cut into eight triangles and bake for 20 to 25 minutes (I had to bake until 25 minutes to get nice brown edges) or until edges are nice and brown but not burnt. Remove and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
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Wanted something different for breakfast and decided to make these. They turned out great and will go into the rotation. Used un-blanched almond meal (all I normally have), did not have almond extract (can’t believe it) and added ½ cup of dried-freeze raspberries (my daughter’s favorite from TJ). It’s a great basic recipe and we are already thinking what other flavors we can make.
Love the idea of adding freeze dried fruit – my son would like that! Glad it worked out for you. Happy New Year and thanks for reading 🙂
I used Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot. I actually tried these again omitting the arrowroot, but following the rest of the recipe exactly, and they turned out great.
I am so glad it worked out for you! If you haven’t already done it, I’d toss (or return) that bag of arrowroot.
These were inedible. At first I thought it was too much salt, but I only added 1/2 tsp as the recipe states. Then I tasted each ingredient that I added and realized the arrowroot powder has a bitter flavor. These were absolutely awful, had to through them all away.
Hi Kristy,
That sounds so frustrating! There are many reasons that a recipe can fail and it sounds like something might have been wrong with your arrowroot flour. It shouldn’t taste bitter. What brand did you use?
I agree. Just tried the recipe myself exactly as is and they tasted pretty awful. I have never used arrowroot flour/starch before. I used a brand new bag of Bob’s Red Mill… Not sure where I went wrong, but they tasted oh so salty and kind of bitter.
I would like to revise my reply. I just realized – total user error. I somehow missed the pure maple syrup. I imagine that played a big role. My apologies for my initial response.
Hi Tory,
Thanks so much for coming back to update your comments! I appreciate it. I hope you try them again and if so – love them!! 🙂
I just put a batch of these in the oven. Made a few adjustments, we’ll see how they come out.
1 1/2 c. Coconut Flour
3/4 c. Almond Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder
2 tsp. Almond Extract
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tbls. Melted Ghee
2 tbls. Pure Raw Honey
1 egg
1 3/4 c. Unsweetened Vanilla Coconut Milk
Baked on Pizza Stone in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
How did they come out with those modifications? That seems like a lot of coconut flour for that amount of eggs.
These taste delicious! Made them the other day, for a little saturday brunch and they were gone so fast! I really like the incorporation of coconut oil in the recipe 🙂 Thanks!
Great to hear Maria – thanks!
Hmm… I wonder if my library carries cookbooks! That’s such a great idea that I would have never thought of! And I love these scones! I always have almond flour on hand, so I may just have to give them a whirl.
I know right? I wish I knew about the whole “cookbooks from the library first” thing when I lived on the East Coast!
Fantastic recipe! I subbed berries for the almonds, and they came out wonderfully!
Hi Lindsey,
Did you keep the almond extract? I bet berries were great 🙂