SPICED FIG SCONES 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup nonfat milk 1 1/2 cups California dried figs, stems removed and chopped 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease baking sheet.

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices and salt.

With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until consistency or small peas. Stir in milk just until blended.

Stir figs with juice. Add to dough and knead gently in bowl 8 to 10 times, or until figs are distributed evenly.

Pat or roll dough to a 9-inch circle and place on prepared baking sheet. Cut into wedges. Bake about 12 to 17 minutes, until golden brown.

Serves 6.

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