Vegan Apple-Pecan Scones

3T. Flax seeds
1/2 c. apple juice
1 1/3 c. whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/3 c. unbleached white flour
1/3 c. barley flour or additional white flour
1 T. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 large apple (Granny Smith), peeled and chopped
3/4 c. toasted pecans, chopped
1/4 c. raisins
1 c. apple juice
1/2 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract

- In a blender, grind the flax seeds then add the 1/2 c. apple juice and blend until gummy (about 1 minute).
- Combine the dry ingredients and the chopped apple into a bowl and mix well.
- In a blender or food processor combine the flax mixture with the remaining wet ingredients and pulse together until frothy; stir this mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Using a 1/3-cup measure, drop the batter onto an oiled cookie sheet. Flatten with the back of a wet spoon.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for between 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack when done.