Spiced Pineapple Scones

Ingredients and Instructions

3 cups all−purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (packed in juice)

3/4 cup butter or margarine

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Light cream or milk

3 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or almonds

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter or

margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center. Stir in undrained

pineapple just until dry ingredients are moistened (dough will be sticky).

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 10 to 12 strokes. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough

with a floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Transfer scones to an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with

light cream or milk.

For topping, stir together nuts, the 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the

topping over each scone. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm.

Makes 21 scones.