These gluten-free, refined sugar-free scones are utterly delicious. They’re light but still chewy, have a great muffin-top crust, and a mouth feel quite similar to an English muffin.
I ate mine with a cup of black coffee. Joe decided to slice one in half, pop it the toaster, and top it with ice cream. Of course, I had to have a few bites of that, too.
And then we ate them toasted with ice cream for dessert the next night.
This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite magazines, Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food. (Yes, I used my basic flour blend to make these scones. And yes, I love Martha…)
Martha Stewart Living Radio!
Yep. They found my book on Amazon.com and asked if I wanted to chat with Kim Fernandez & Betsy Karetnick on Morning Living.
Thursday, February 17th you can listen in at 8:10 a.m. EST while we talk about sugar-free, gluten-free baking on Sirius 112 or XM 157.
I am so excited that they think it’s a topic worthy of a morning radio spot!!
Help me get to the word out!!
Update: Give Away Closed; 2/28/11
To help celebrate & get the ‘gluten-free, sugar-free food is fabulous!’ word out, I’m giving away two subscriptions to Everyday Food! (Compliments of Joe and me…Martha didn’t ask me to do this.)
Here’s how to enter:
- Send out a tweet on Twitter that says: @Amys_SSGF is going to be on @martharadio February 17th! Love #gfree topics! (Or something like that – you get the idea!)
- Leave a comment on Martha Stewart Living Radio’s Facebook page about the interview. If you know how, add a link to my blog or my Facebook page.
- Share the interview info on your blog.
- Leave a comment (I always love to hear from you!!)
And, of course, you should try these scones. You’ll fall in love.
Check out Miz Helen’s Full Plate Thursday for more great food.
This recipe was adapted from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, January-February 2011.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) dried cherries, fruit-juice sweetened
- 1 1/2 cups (186 grams) Amy’s Basic Flour Blend
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) gluten-free certified rolled oats (not quick cooking)
- 3 tablespoons (36 grams) palm sugar
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup (250 grams) low-fat buttermilk
- 1 extra large (56 g grams) egg
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) unsweetened carob chips or your favorite chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Place dried cherries in a glass bowl, cover with water, and microwave for 30 seconds. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain cherries and chop coarsely. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour blend, oats, palm sugar, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Make a well in the center. Put 1/2 cup of the buttermilk into the well. Add the egg and use a fork to whisk the egg into the buttermilk. Once combined, add the remaining buttermilk and the melted butter and stir just until combined. Gently stir in the chopped cherries and the carob or chocolate chips.
- Use a spring-release ice cream scoop to drop even amounts of scone batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate the tray 180 degrees and bake for another 8 – 10 minutes until baked through and lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Scones are always best the day they’re made. Freeze leftovers for later use or slice in half, toast, and top with vanilla bean ice cream.
Notes
I get juice-sweetened dried cherries in the bulk section at Whole Foods. I use unsweetened carob chips instead of chocolate chips because I haven’t found a refined sugar-free chocolate chip I love. Use whatever you like best.
Jessica
posted on February 9, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Wow, these scones look simply divine! I often snack on pieces of dried cherries and dark chocolate squares. Putting them in a scone is genius! I must make them right away. Congrats on your radio interview with Morning Living. That is so cool!
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Andrea
posted on February 9, 2011 at 2:54 pm
These look delicious! I am excited to see your recipes using palm sugar… I have never felt comfortable with agave for some reason, so I can’t wait to try these!
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Kate
posted on February 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm
drooling.
wonderful recipe…so good I’m afraid to make it, cause I would eat them all at once
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Michelle
posted on February 9, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Can’t wait to make these, I love scones! Though I agree with the above commenter that I’m slightly afraid I might eat them all at once! Congrats on the radio interview : )
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Sharmista
posted on February 9, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Those scones look fabulous! I must try them.
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Chelsey
posted on February 9, 2011 at 5:24 pm
That is so cool you landed a radio spot! You are going to rock the show. I just wanted to let you know that I pre-ordered your book today!!!! I can’t wait to see all your hard work (and most importantly your delicious recipes!). I wish you all the best on the 17th.
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Rachel
posted on February 9, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! What a fabulous combination of dried fruit and, well, chocolate!
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Ashlie
posted on February 9, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Congratulations, how exciting! I’m definetly going to try to listen in! These scones sound great too – and of course, just about anything is better with ice cream. My husband has a particular fondness for blue bell homemade vanilla – he was so very dissapointed when we moved from Texas to Indiana and found out they didn’t have blue bell here. After being here for 5 years, blue bell finally started showing up in a few stores here this summer, he was elated!
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Amy Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 8:01 am
@Ashlie, My hubby is a vanilla ice cream man, too. His first choice is homemade…but if I don’t have time to make a batch he picks up Blue Bell, Haggen Daas, or Ben & Jerrys. Sometimes Bryers.
Hugs,
Amy
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Samantha Conklin
posted on February 9, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Congrats on your radio interview! I notice you use palm sugar in a lot of your recipes. I finally broke down and looked it up and was surprised to find it has a lower glycemic index than the agave syrup I’ve been using. I’ll have to make the switch!
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Amy Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 8:00 am
@Samantha Conklin, You’ll love palm sugar. If you can’t find it locally you can order it from iHerb.com – I have a discount code that will get you $5 off your first order so you’d just have to pay a few bucks for shipping – it’s SIR086.
Hugs!
Amu
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Samantha Conklin Reply:
February 11th, 2011 at 10:23 am
@Amy, Thanks for the tip, I ordered a bag today and can’t wait to try it!
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Christianne
posted on February 9, 2011 at 6:26 pm
CONGRATULATIONS AMY on the radio spot as well as the ‘Daily post!
It is so good to hear when good things happen to go people!
I don’t have Sirius but I am going to research how to listen.
Big hugs
Christianne
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Amy Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 7:59 am
@Christianne, You can get a free subscription for 30 days…it’s been lots of fun. I can listen to anything I want whenever I want.
Hugs back, my friend!
Amy
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Coralee Bernard
posted on February 9, 2011 at 6:53 pm
These sound (and look) delicious. I’ll have to try them. I’m new to the SF and GF scene – but I think these would be good to try out. Congrats on the radio interview and good luck!
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Andrea
posted on February 9, 2011 at 9:56 pm
I love Everyday Food! Congrats on your interview!!
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Ricki
posted on February 9, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Congrats on the interview, Amy! I know you’ll be great. I love Everyday Food and would be thrilled to win a subscription, too!
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Amy Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 7:57 am
@Ricki, You’d love the recipes, Ricki. Simple and quick.
Great for busy nights and there hasn’t been one that Joe hasn’t loved.
Hugs!
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Gina
posted on February 9, 2011 at 10:49 pm
I’m drooling just looking at the picture! The scones look fabulous! Congrats on getting that interview!
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Stephanie
posted on February 9, 2011 at 11:36 pm
What gorgeous looking scones! I am definitely adding these to my list! Hope the interview goes well!
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Mary M
posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:57 am
what brand of carob chips are you using? i haven’t been able to find carob chips without barley or sugar. these look yummy and i would love to make them.
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Amy Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 7:57 am
@Mary M, I get unsweetened carob chips in bulk at Whole Foods.
They’re not certified gluten-free but they work for me. If you need something certified, you would probably go for a packaged chip. Check Sprouts or Whole Foods.
Hugs,
Amy
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Mary - glutenfreespinner
posted on February 10, 2011 at 5:11 am
Congratulations on the radio spot! Scones use to be my favorite, especially when made so they melted in your mouth. I haven’t attempted them GF for fear of ending up with rock hard biscuits, but I’ll definitely try these, they look yummy!
Good Luck on your radio segment!
Mary
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Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
posted on February 10, 2011 at 6:46 am
What an exciting opportunity to help others in their healthy pursuit! Congratulations! And, as always, thanks for the “slightly indulgent” scrumptious recipe!
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Amy Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 7:55 am
@Heather @Gluten-Free Cat, Thanks so much for your help, Cat!!
Hugs,
Amy
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Hallie @ Daily Bites
posted on February 10, 2011 at 7:49 am
What an exciting opportunity! Congratulations!!
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cursuri cosmetica
posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:17 am
These scones are probably the best looking scones ever. I mean they are heavenly. I like them with cream, but I guess I wouldn’t mind ice cream as a topping either. Thanks so much for the recipe. I will try them soon, cause I love that they contain cherries…yum.
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Elizabeth
posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:33 am
Congrats Amy! I am going to look at the bulk bins when I go to Whole Foods this weekend!
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Heather
posted on February 10, 2011 at 9:45 am
These look divine! Any idea on a rolled oats substitute? I don’t seem to do well even with the GF oats.
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Linda
posted on February 10, 2011 at 10:21 am
These look delicious! I can’t wait to try!
I am so excited with/for you in your latest adventure! Very cool!!
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Noelle
posted on February 10, 2011 at 11:11 am
Congrats Amy! I hope I get a chance to hear it.
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/singerinkitchen/status/35746190855241728
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Lisa
posted on February 10, 2011 at 11:24 am
Those scones look delicious!
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Noreen
posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Can’t wait to try these..I posted a comment on Martha Stewart’s FB page as well…Hoping for an entry into your contest!!!!! WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THESE TURN OUT! Thanks so much for your great Blog!
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Alta
posted on February 10, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I am normally not a huge lover of scones, but yours are great. And these, with cherries? Yum!
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Kristen
posted on February 10, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Any idea how to do these without the buttermilk? We have to stay away from dairy at our house as well as gluten and refined sugar. Can I use almond or coconut milk instead?
Thanks!
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Marsha a
posted on February 10, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Congrats Amy on the radio spot. Thanks for anohter great recipe. The scones sound amazing, cant wait to try them.
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Linda
posted on February 10, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Martha Stewart? That is the coolest thing EVER, Amy. I’ll be listening!!
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cecedon
posted on February 10, 2011 at 4:34 pm
I”m so excited to try these! Thanks Amy! I”m excited for your spot on Martha Stewart too, that’s very cool.
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Maggie
posted on February 10, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Amy this is fantastic news! Soooooo exciting, it’s just the beginning. I adore scones. I almost made them for dinner
Will put them on my ever-growing “Amy’s must bake” list. xo
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nosogirl
posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:51 pm
sent out a tweet! congrats to you!
http://twitter.com/#!/nosogirl/status/35891371046862848
julie_reuter92 at yahoo dot com
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nosogirl
posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:52 pm
left a post on martha’s wall
http://www.facebook.com/MarthaStewartLivingRadio?v=wall#!/MarthaStewartLivingRadio/posts/129853980418853
julie_reuter92 at yahoo dot com
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nosogirl
posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:53 pm
can’t wait to try the scones recipe – looks great! i just made a gluten free banana cake tonight, so the scones will have to wait until the weekend.
julie_reuter92 at yahoo dot com
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Kandace
posted on February 10, 2011 at 9:11 pm
These look amazing! Thanks for the opportunity.
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Cherie
posted on February 10, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Congrats on the interview Amy, very exciting! Can’t wait to make the scones, my kids are going to love these.
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Deenise
posted on February 11, 2011 at 6:53 am
Amy, These sounds so yummy. Cherries are my favorite too. I am following the Blood Type Diet, I am type A. Which means no wheat, potato, garbanzo beans. I have looked at your basic flour blends and need some advice on one basic blend that I can make for baking cookies and these scones. I don’t bake much bread.
Thanks so much in advance for you assistance.
Deenise
PS I can’t wait to make these scones!
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Peter Bronski
posted on February 11, 2011 at 8:31 am
Gorgeous photo! (And delicious-sounding recipe…) Will definitely have to make these soon. I was on a cinnamon scone kick for a while, but chocolate cherry would be divine.
Cheers, Pete
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Kayla (Little Miss Healthify)
posted on February 11, 2011 at 10:36 am
I’m so glad I just found your blog! All your recipes look so fantastic! Great giveaway, too! I’d love to win the subscription! These scones look so tasty, super healthy too!
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Kayla (Little Miss Healthify)
posted on February 11, 2011 at 10:36 am
I tweeted!
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Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
posted on February 11, 2011 at 12:10 pm
The scones look delicious! Congratulations on the interview! That is great news. Good luck!
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Miz Helen
posted on February 11, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Hi Miz Amy,
You being on the radio with The Martha Show is truly a “good thing”! I am so proud of you. These Chocolate Cherry Drop Scones look so moist and delicious. Really why can’t I have one right now…Thank you so much for bringing your wonderful scones to Full Plate Thursday and please come back!
Special Love,
Miz Helen
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Amy M
posted on February 11, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Thanks for the great recipe- I am not always a fan of scones because I often find them dry, but I am willing to try anything with cherries! Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on the radio spot! You deserve it! Amy
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Jessica
posted on February 11, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Wow! Congrats!! Consider this my entry
thanks!
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Nivedita
posted on February 12, 2011 at 12:32 am
HI Amy
I have known your blog for a while and have bookmarked few recipes to try. You have a very resourceful blog.
Last week I could not believe my eyes when I saw your article in Plano Profile and then it hit me ‘Oh Amy is from Plano and I was unaware of it staying in Allen
I will try to listen to your radioshow. Thanks for all the good work you do. You never know if I will be placing a special order with you soon
Niv
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barbara
posted on February 12, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Glad to know you like Martha too!!
This is some good recipe. thanks again…..
My Dad always liked scones – brings back
memories…..
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Mary M
posted on February 13, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Left a comment on Martha’s facebook.
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Nellie
posted on February 14, 2011 at 9:48 am
Dear Amy,
congratulations on all your recent web coverage. I am sure that when people see you mentioned in magazines or on Martha Stewart Living’s radio they will want to find out more about you and your fabulous recipes. Congrats!
Nellie
PS I really want to make your valentines cookies they look perfect but I don’t really need any more sweets hmmmmmmm what a conundrum
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Amy Reply:
February 14th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@Nellie, I know what you mean about not needing any more sweets, Nellie…sometimes enough is enough.
Thanks for the congrats!
Hugs,
Amy
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Laura
posted on February 14, 2011 at 9:50 am
The scones (and the book!) look wonderful. Thank you.
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Jodi
posted on February 14, 2011 at 11:27 am
These look amazing and I love that you use palm sugar. Our family can’t do oat either (even gluten free), what would be a good substitue? Maybe quinoa flakes? I love Everyday Food and would be thrilled to win a subscription, too!
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Amy Reply:
February 14th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
@Jodi, Yes, I’d use quinoa flakes.
I love quinoa and chocolate. Yum!
Hugs,
Amy
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Gail
posted on February 14, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Amy I am so happy to hear that your book has been released. I know that you have been very busy with writing for the past year and it is so nice to see the payoff for all your hard work. Can’t wait to get my copy.
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Amy Reply:
February 14th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@Gail, Thanks, Gail! I can’t wait for you to get your copy, either.
Hugs,
Amy
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Pat @ Elegantly, Gluten-Free
posted on February 14, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Your scones look absolutely wonderful — I can’t wait to try them!
Have fun with your interview — I know it’ll be great!
Hugs,
Pat
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Anita
posted on February 14, 2011 at 1:20 pm
I was so excited to find out this morning that your book has been released – I pre-ordered, and am so excited to get it soon!!
Learned something about palm sugar by reading these comments – sounds like the direction I’ll want to go!
It would be wonderful to win a subscription to Everyday Food…
Thanks for all that you share with us!!
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Amy Reply:
February 14th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@Anita, Hi Anita! I do hope you love the book. Thanks so much for ordering. It means so much to have the support of my blog readers.
Hugs,
Amy
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Tami@nutmegnotebook
posted on February 14, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Congratulations on your interview!
I don’t have any food allergies but a good friend does so I am always looking for recipes that I can make to share food with her.
Thank you for your wonderful blog.
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Sharon V
posted on February 14, 2011 at 6:37 pm
I am new to posting comments, but I am very interested in your website and love your dedication to making yummy desserts that would normally not be available now readily available. I love the ingredients I will definitely try them. I make my own kefir with goats milk can I use my kefir instead of the buttermilk in the scones?
Also could you add my name to the drawing for the everyday good food magazine please. I am also interested in making bread and wondered if you have tried making a sourdough starter GF. I want to use my kefir but not sure how. I am pretty sure my digestion problems have been due to wheat intolerence. Thank you so much.
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Marisa H
posted on February 14, 2011 at 7:54 pm
These look great! I’m trying to avoid agave nectar though, so I need to find a natural sweetener alternative to sugar.
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Clare
posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:22 am
Hi Amy, CONGRATULATIONS on the release of your first book(i’m sure there will be more). I have already made these cherry choc scones and they are absolutely delicious.
You dont know how much you have inspired me to make more of our families food from scratch and get into the kitchen more and bake. Ive bought a bread maker and always make our bread and rolls now. My daughter loves that Im doing this. I get so much satisfacton from doing this and I still cant believe I find the time to do it! Thanks again. Clare
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Anne
posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:50 am
Have recently found your site and am so excited to incorporate your ideas into my gf diet. I ordered your cookbook the day I found you!
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heather
posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:26 am
I can’t pass up a good scone recipe. Never attempted a GF version, but now that one of my fianceé’s good friends found out he’s gluten intolerant, I’ll have to make these soon.
Cheers,
*Heather*
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heather
posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:26 am
Tweeted about the radio show as well.
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Johanna B @ Gluten-Free Kansas
posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:29 am
Your scones sound fabulous. Can’t wait to get my copy of your book.
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christianne
posted on February 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm
My mom will loves these with her afternoon tea.
Congratulations with the radio spot….I don’t get Sirius but I will be sending love big time.
Perhaps there will be a recorded version you can embed later on your site.
Hugs
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JillAnn R
posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Just found you through GFE – Shirley (love her) I am looking forward to trying your recipes especially any with stevia and xylitol. thanks!
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Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:53 am
hi – how super exciting
congrats!
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Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:53 am
i shared the interview information on my blog: http://www.citylifeeats.com/2011/02/todays-lunchbox-trying-something-new.html
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Kathy
posted on February 17, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Amazing scones Amy. You made my day with this recipe!!
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nik
posted on February 22, 2011 at 11:11 pm
I just found your site and it’s marvelous! I will share it with family and friends. Thank you!
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