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Scones: Pumpkin Scones

Source of Recipe

Yankee Magazine


List of Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
pinch salt
melted butter to glaze



Recipe

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cream butter and brown sugar. Mix in pumpkin.

Stir in egg and milk, then add dried fruit or raisins. Sift flour and salt and add to creamed mixture.

Knead a few times on lightly floured surface, then form into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.

Cut 2- to 3-inch squares and brush with melted butter. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes. Serve hot, with butter and preserves.

YIELD: 12 Scones