ALMONDSCONES

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Tip: if the almond paste is canned, remove it from the can and freeze it before grating.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 ounces butter, cold, cut into small pieces
7 ounces almond paste, frozen
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 egg, mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water
Coarse sugar
Chopped or sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Prehead oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a stand mixer, cut butter into dry ingredients.
  • Grate frozen almond paste with large-hole side of 4-sided grater and stir into flour mixture.
  • Mix buttermilk, almond extract, and egg and add to flour mixture, stirring until just mixed.
  • Turn out onto floured surface and knead gently until just smooth.
  • Pat down to 3/4-inch thickness and cut into 2 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Brush rounds with egg and water mixture, then sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
  • Bake at 400°F until golden brown, around 18 minutes.
  • Cool scones on a rack.

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