Fruited buttermilk scones

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Baking soda
½ cup Butter, small pieces
4 tablespoons Maple syrup
1 Peach or nectarine, diced
½ teaspoon Orange peel, grated
½ cup Buttermilk
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg

Directions

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 ½" deep. Continue baking another 20 minutes; top will be golden brown when finished. Submitted By FRANK SKELLY On 02-18-95

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