Wheat Germ Scones With Dried Fruits And Nuts

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This recipe is from bon appetit may 2009. These are pretty good. I've made these scones a couple of times for my husband to keep in the refrigerator for breakfast. They are simple to make and keep well. I have subed pecans for almonds.

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Steps

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Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400f line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Mix 1 / 2 cup buttermilk , dried fruit , and vanilla in medium bowl.

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Whisk flour , wheat germ , 1 / 3 cup brown sugar , cardamom , and ginger in large bowl.

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Add butter and rub in with finger.

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Stir in almonds , then buttermilk mixture.

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Mix until dough comes together in moist clumps.

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Gather dough together.

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Turn out onto lightly floured work surface.

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Flatten to 8-inch round.

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Using large knife , cut round into 8 wedges.

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Place on prepared baking sheet , spacing apart.

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Brush scones with buttermilk and sprinkle lightly with additional brown sugar.

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Bake scones until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean , about 25 minutes.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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buttermilk, berries, vanilla extract, self-rising flour, wheat germ, dark brown sugar, ground cardamom, ground ginger, unsalted butter, almonds