Sugarplum Scones

Breakfast/Brunch

Recipe courtesy of

Makes 10 to 12

Ingredients: 

 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter

Sugarplum Mixture

  • Combine 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dates
  • 2 tablespoons chopped figs
  • ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons each of chopped pecans
  • almonds and walnuts. (Soaking 1 week in 2 tablespoons brandy is optional).

 

Sugarplum Scones

 

Method: 

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Sift together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Add sugarplum mixture, set aside.

Combine eggs and cream.
Add to flour/butter mixture just until liquid is absorbed.
Pour out onto floured board.
Smooth dough and roll to 1-inch thick.
Cut out scones with a 3-inch cutter, place on greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle tops with sugar.
Bake 15 minutes.

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