White Chocolate Pecan Scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Cut butter into flour mix with a pastry blender or food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, stir together the milk, egg, and vanilla.

Step 4

Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and knead until combined. Knead in the white chocolate and pecans.

Step 5

With lightly floured hands, pat the dough out on a floured work surface to a thickness of 5/8 inch.

Step 6

Cut into wedges, squares or whatever you like

Step 7

Bake scones on ungreased baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer scones to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container. Makes 8.