PUMPKIN SCONES

PUMPKIN SCONES (2011)  just  as good as pumpkin pie, with a beautiful golden  shine........and great with tea.

2 cups flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
½ tsp gr. Ginger
½ gr. Cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch salt
½ cup cold margarine or butter in little pieces
1/3 cup dried cranberries
½-1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ cup pureed pumpkin ( no spices )
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine dry ingredients. Cut in margarine.
Combine wet, then combine all together to make a nice soft dough.
Divide in half. Place on silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet.
Flatten each section to a round circle, not too thin.
Cut each into 4 wedges. Brush with a little milk.
Sprinkle each circle with coarse sugar.
Bake at 400 Degrees for about 18 minutes. Watch closely to make sure the scones do not overbake, or underbake.