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PUMPKIN SCONES

MAKES: 24

INGREDIENTS

4 cups self-raising flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
1 ¼ cups mashed pumpkin (cook in water with a little salt salt)
2 eggs, beaten
Milk for glazing
Butter for serving

METHOD

Sift flour into a mixing bowl.
Add butter and rub into flour with fingertips.
Add sugar, spices, pumpkin and eggs and stir well.
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Roll out to 2-3 cm thick and using a cutter/glass/knife cut into 24 scones.
Place on a greased tray and glaze tops with milk or water.
Bake in 220 degree oven for 10-15 mins or until golden.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with butter

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Walnuts and parsley