Spicy Pumpkin Scones

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For my mom, who loves scones.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400.

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In a big bowl , combine the first 8 ingredients.

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Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Mix in raisins.

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In a small bowl , mix egg , pumpkin , and buttermilk.

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Add to flour mixture and mix until blended and a soft dough forms.

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Turn out dough onto a floured work surface and roll into a circle inches thick.

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Cut out rounds using 2-inch round cookie cutter and place on ungreased baking sheet.

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Reroll scraps and repeat.

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Brush tops with the beaten egg white and bake for 12-15 minutes , or until golden brown.

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Cool slightly on wire rack and serve warm.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, salt, butter, raisins, egg, canned pumpkin, buttermilk, egg white