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Hazelnut Scones

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

2

cups all purpose flour

1

/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar

1

1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3

/4 teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon baking soda

6

tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

3

/4 cup hazelnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces), toasted, husked, coarsely chopped

1

/2 cup whole milk

1

/4 cup sour cream

1

large egg

1

/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter baking sheet. Sift flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda into large bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in nuts. Whisk milk, sour cream, egg and vanilla in medium bowl; set aside 1 1/2 tablespoons for glaze. Make well in center of dry ingredients; add remaining milk mixture. Stir just until dough forms. Let stand 3 minutes. Turn out onto floured surface. Using floured hands, knead gently until dough comes together, about 5 turns. Pat into 7 1/2-inch round. Using sharp knife, cut into 8 wedges; brush with glaze. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.

    Step 2

    Transfer wedges to baking sheet, spacing apart. Bake scones until golden and crusty, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool slightly. Serve warm.