Fig Walnut Scones

Fig Walnut Scones

A nice scones recipe.

What you need:

• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Grated zest from one orange
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter; cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup dried figs; coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts; chopped
• 1 cup cold buttermilk
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar; mixed with:
• 1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground mace

What you do:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees; grease a baking sheet or line with parchment.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest.

Cut in the butter with a fork or a heavy-duty electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the figs and walnuts.

Add the buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough is formed.

Turn out the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 6 times, just until the dough holds together.

Divide into three equal portions and pat each into a 1-inch thick round about 6 inches in diameter.

With a knife or other straight edge, cut each round into quarters, making 4 wedges.

Cut out scones with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.

Sprinkle the tops lightly with the spiced sugar mixture.

Place the scones about 1-inch apart on the baking sheet.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crusty and golden brown.

Serve immediately.

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