Fruited Buttermilk Scones

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Title: Fruited Buttermilk Scones
Categories: Breakfast, Breads
Yield: 4 servings

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

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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