Sugar Plum Scones Recipe

Sugar Plum Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

Dried plums and a sprinkling of coarse sugar make these treats delightfully Christmasy. Spread them with butter, cream cheese or preserves.—Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida

[X]

Rate Sugar Plum Scones Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Sugar Plum Scones Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
TOPPING:
1 egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Directions

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 peel. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
Divide dough in half; pat each into a 7-in. circle. Cut each into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Combine egg and milk; brush over scones. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 scone equals 279 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Sugar Plum Scones in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2010, p38