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Pecan Scones

Source of Recipe


Texas Monthly



List of Ingredients



• 4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 3 tsp baking powder
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
• 1 cup coarsely ground pecans
  
• ½ pound butter, chilled and cut into cubes
  
• 1 cup sour cream
  
• 1 cup milk
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
   
   
2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add sugar and pecans. Cut in butter until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Combine sour cream and milk; add to dry mixture, and stir just until mixed.
   
   
3. On a well-floured board, divide dough into 6 balls, flatten each to 5/8-inch thickness, and cut into wedges or circles. Bake at 375° on ungreased baking sheet until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
   
   Makes 24 to 28 scones.