Maple-Pecan Scones

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   Preheat oven to 350F, and coat two baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pulse together 2 cups flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar in food processor.

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   Add butter, and pulse until butter reduces to pea-size pieces.

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   Transfer to large bowl.

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   Grind pecans in food processor until they start to clump together.

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   Stir pecans into butter mixture, add maple syrup and sour cream, and mix until just combined.

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   (Do not overmix.)

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   Place remaining 1 cup flour on plate.

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   Scoop 2-inch balls of dough into flour, and roll to coat with flour.

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    Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets, and bake 25 minutes, or until edges turn golden.

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    Transfer to wire rack to cool.

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