Nutmeg-Scented Scones
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup golden brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg white, beaten to blend with 2 teaspoons water (for glaze)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in processor; blend 10 seconds.
- Using on/off turns, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add sour cream.
- Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form.
- Turn dough out onto floured work surface.
- Knead 4 turns to form ball.
- Roll out dough to 8-inch square (about 3/4 inch thick).
- Cut square into 8 wedges.
- Brush with egg-white glaze; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
- Transfer to baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake scones until tops are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer scones to rack and cool slightly.
- (Can be made 3 days ahead.
- Store scones airtight at room temperature.
- Rewarm in 350F oven 10 minutes, if desired.)
flour, golden brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, butter, sour cream, egg, sugar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/nutmeg-scented-scones-108945 (may not work)