Pumpkin Scones
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.3 tsp salt
- 1 each egg, beaten
- 1 cup cooked, mashed pumpkin
- 2 cup self-rising flour or 2 cups all-purpose
Instructions
- 1
flour plus 2 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, beat butter until softened.
- 3
Add sugar and salt gradually, beating until mixture is well combined.
- 4
Add beaten egg and work in well, then add pumpkin.
- 5
Sift together in a medium bowl flour, cinnamon and nutmeg, then slowly add dry mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix quickly to form a soft dough, adding more flour if necessary.
- 6
Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead gently for a few minutes.
- 7
Pat the dough to 1 inch thick.
- 8
Cut into rounds or squares.
- 9
Place on lightly greased pan, brush tops with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- 10
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until well risen and golden.
- 11
Makes 6 to 8 servings.