PUMPKIN SCONES
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup mashed cooked pumpkin
2 cups self-rising flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milkUnsalted butter
Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until well blended. Stir in mashed pumpkin, flour and salt. Turn dough out onto floured board and knead gently, adding just enough flour until mixture stops being sticky.
Pat dough into 12x4-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into 2-inch squares. Place squares on baking sheet and brush tops with milk. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 15 minutes or until raised and lightly browned. Serve with unsalted butter.
Makes 12 scones.
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