Sugar Plum Scones

• 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, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

1. 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.
2. Divide dough in half; pat each into a 7-in. circle. Cut each into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased
3. . Combine egg and milk; brush over scones. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 375u0b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

allpurpose, sugar, baking powder, salt, cold butter, egg, buttermilk, orange zest, egg, milk, coarse sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sugar-plum-scones/ (may not work)