Spiced pineapple scones
Spiced pineapple scones recipe in the biscuit category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Light cream or milk
- 3 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Recipe method:
- In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center.
- Stir in undrained pineapple just until dry ingredients are moistened. Dough will be sticky.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 10 to 12 strokes.
- Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter.
- Transfer scones to an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with light cream or milk.
- For topping, stir together nuts, the 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the topping over each scone.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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