Cinnamon Walnut Scones

Description: Lovely scones that I personaly make with Splenda replacing the sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon They look most inviting with a fanned strawberry on top for garnish,

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup cold butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Combine eggs and cream, stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. Turn onto a floured surface, gently pat into a 7-inch circle, 3/4 inch thick.
4. Cut tino 8 wedges.
5. Separate wedges, place on a greased baking sheet.
6. Brush top with buttermilk and let rest 15 minutes.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown.