Royal Wedding Pear and Coriander Scones

Ingredients

1 pear, peeled, cored and chopped
2 cups of gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup sucanat
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon coriander

Preparation

1
Preheat your oven to 400°.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, soda, powder and salt.
3
Cut in the butter with your fingers until grainy, like cornmeal.
4
Add sugar and whisk in.
5
Add pear and toss in.
6
Make a well in the center and fill with 1 egg and sour cream. Mix in with a fork until the dough comes together.
7
Turn out onto a floured board and knead slightly until smooth. Roll into a log and cut into 8 triangles and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Place the coriander between two pieces of wax paper and gently break with a rolling pin until crushed. Try not to lose yourself in the gorgeous fragrance!
9
Gently wash the tops of the scones with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with coriander.
10
Bake for 16 minutes or until browned on top.
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About

This is one of many variations of make gluten-free. It's incredibly adaptable - with regular flour, milk, cream etc. Throw in whichever fruit and nuts you like.

Yield:

8

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:58pm

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