Fruited Buttermilk Scones
(4 servings)
- 2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup butter - cut into small pieces
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4 Tablespoons maple syrup
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1 peach or nectarine - diced
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1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg. Cut in butter and maple syrup. Stir in fruit and orange peel.
Make a well in center of this mixture; pour in butter milk.
Stir until moistened. Pat dough into a ball, knead on floured surface for about 3 minutes.
Shape into a dome.
Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Then, with sharp knife, score top into quarters, making cuts 1/2-inch deep. continue baking for another 20 minutes.
Top will be golden brown when done.
This is simply a must try. Better than anything at a commercial coffee shop!!
Mr Breakfast would like to thank astrometrics for this recipe.
Recipe number 762. Submitted 1/11/2003.
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