White Chocolate Pecan Scones

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This is a recipe that i played with for awhile. I lowered the salt for myself so you might want a bit more. The pecans are nicer if you toast them in the heated oven for a few mins before useing them but it's not required.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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In a large bowl , stir together the flour , sugar , baking powder , and salt.

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

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

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Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and knead until combined.

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Knead in the white chocolate and pecans.

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

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Cut into wedges , squares or whatever you like.

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Bake scones on ungreased baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes , or until lightly browned on top.

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Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes , then transfer scones to cooling rack.

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Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

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Makes 8.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, egg, vanilla, white chocolate, pecans