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Cinnamon Walnut Scones Source: the Victorian Rose Tea Room in Port Orchard, WA. Makes 8
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine 2 eggs 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup buttermilk
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs and cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface gently pat into a 7-in. circle, 3/4-in. thick. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges; place on a lightly greased baking sheet brush tops with buttermilk. Let rest 15 minutes.
Bake at 450F for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
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