Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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These are a wonderful breakfast (and afternoon) treat (not too sweet) around the holidays! Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups flour |
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 cup cold butter, chopped into small pieces |
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (or craisins) |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
2/3 cup milk |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon milk |
2 teaspoons sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cranberries and pecans.
2. Combine 2/3 C milk and egg, stirring with a wire whisk in a small bowl. Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times. (It is normal for the dough to be slightly dry; however, if it is too dry to knead, sprinkle it with a little bit of water or milk.).
3. Pat dough to 1-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or just cut into triangles). Place scones on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with 1 TB milk, and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until barely golden. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
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