Scones

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Measure and mix together in a large bowl: 2 cups unbleached whole-wheat pastry flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup sugar.

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   Stir in: 1 1/3 cups cream.

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   Mix until the dough just starts to come together; it will be sticky.

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   Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead briefly, just enough to bring the dough completely together.

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   Pat it into an 8-inch circle.

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   Brush with: 2 tablespoons butter, melted.

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   And sprinkle with: 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.

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   Cut the circle into 8 wedges and place the wedges 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.

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    Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown.

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    To the dry ingredients, add 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, nectarines, or pears) or whole dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, or currants.

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    Add the grated zest of a lemon or an orange.

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    Cut out individual scones with a round cutter, or cut the scones into smaller shapes.

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    Substitute unbleached all-purpose flour for whole-wheat flour.

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