Peach Nutmeg Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift the flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg and baking powder together.

3. 3

   Work the butter into the dry ingredients, using your fingertips or a fork or pastry blender.

4. 4

   Mix the eggs, yogurt and almond extract.

5. 5

   Stir this into the dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Add the peaches and stir just until mixed.

7. 7

   This is a very sticky dough.

8. 8

   Liberally flour the counter and your hands.

9. 9

   Put the dough on the counter and pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.

10. 10

    Cut into 10 triangular scones.

11. 11

    Place scones on a well-greased cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the sugar.

13. 13

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until nicely browned and a cake tester inserted into a scone comes out dry.

14. 14

    Yield: 10 scones