Fruited Buttermilk Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRUITED BUTTERMILK SCONES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Whole wheat pastry flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/2 c Butter, small pieces
4 tb Maple syrup
1 Peach or nectarine, diced
1/2 ts Orange peel, grated
1/2 c Buttermilk
1/4 ts Nutmeg

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking
soda. Cut in butter and maple syrup. Stir in fruit
and orange peel. Make a well in center of this
mixture; pour in buttermilk. Stir until moistened. Pat
dough into a ball, and knead on floured surface for 3
minutes. Shape into a dome. Place on lightly oiled
cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Then, with sharp knife, score top into quarters,
making cut 1/2" deep. Continue baking another 20
minutes; top will be golden brown when finished.



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