ALMOND-CRUMB SCONES

Almond-Crumb Scones image

Like scones? Then you'll love these almond-crumb delights! They bake with a sweet, buttery almond streusel topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 egg
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Set aside.
In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles resemble fine crumbs. Stir in chopped almonds. Stir in egg and just enough half-and-half so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead lightly 10 times. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with streusel; press lightly into dough. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 340 mg