SUGAR PLUM SCONES

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Dried plums and a sprinkling of coarse sugar make these treats delightfully Christmasy. Spread them with butter, cream cheese or preserves.-Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and buttermilk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in plums and orange zest. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Divide dough in half; pat each into a 7-in. circle. Cut each into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Combine egg and milk; brush over scones. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.