Bonnie's Sensational Scones
These little cinnamon nut scones are the perfect size for breakfast.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts
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2 beaten eggs
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2/3 cup whipping cream
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1 beaten egg yolk
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1 tablespoon whipping cream
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Sugar
Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, the 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts.
2.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 eggs, and the 2/3 cup cream. Add to flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
3.
Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, scoop dough, and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Don't flatten.
4.
Combine the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon whipping cream. Brush over the top of the scones. Sprinkle some additional sugar over the scones.
5.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until scones are golden. Remove from baking sheet. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes; serve warm. Makes 12 scones.
Nutrition information
Calories 275, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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