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                              Pumpkin Scones

Recipe By     : http://www.oocities.org/val_james/
Serving Size  : 14   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Pumpkin

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
     1/2  cup           packed light brown sugar
   2      teaspoons     baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      baking soda
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     3/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      ground allspice
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine
     1/2  cup           golden raisins or currants
   1                    egg -- lightly beaten
     3/4  cup           solid pack pumpkin
   2      tablespoons   buttermilk
   1                    egg white -- beaten

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda,
salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; mix well.  Using pastry blender or
two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.  Stir in raisins; set
aside.

In small bowl, combine egg, pumpkin and buttermilk.  Add liquid
ingredients to dry ingredients; mix well.  On lightly floured surface, pat
dough into circle 3/4" thick.  Using a 2" round cutter, cut into 14 scones.
Place scones on ungreased cookie sheet.  Brush tops with egg white.

Bake in preheated 400°F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until toothpick
comes out clean.  Remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.  Makes 14
scones.

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Per serving: 152 Calories; 4g Fat (23% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 27g
Carbohydrate; 24mg Cholesterol; 183mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other
Carbohydrates

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