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Fruited Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

These scones are made with buttermilk and flavored with fruit. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

 2 c whole wheat pastry flour
 1 ea peach or nectarine, diced
 2 ts baking powder
 ½ ts orange peel, grated
 ¼ ts baking soda
 ½ c buttermilk
 ½ c butter, cut in small pieces
 ¼ ts nutmeg
 4 tb maple syrup
1

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

2

Cut inbutter and maple syrup.

3

Stir in fruit and orange peel.

4

Make a wellin center of this mixture; pour in buttermilk.

5

Stir until moistened.

6

Pat dough into a ball, and knead on floured surface for 3 minutes.

7

Shape into a dome.

8

Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet, and bake at350 degrees for 15 minutes.

9

Then, with sharp knife, score top intoquarters, making cut 1/2 deep.

10

Continue baking another 20 minutes;top will be golden brown when finished.

11

Makes 4 .