Pear & Parnisp Scones

Directions

1. Place rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Grease a baking sheet. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and parsnip.
4. Add cold margarine. Cut mixture with a pastry blender or fork until texture is like coarse meal.
5. Add vanilla and pears.
6. Gradually add 60 ml (¼ cup) milk and stir using wooden spoon.
7. Add a bit of flour if dough sticks to fingers.
8. Knead dough about 1 minute until smooth.
9. Add flour as needed.
10. Shape dough into a circle on a floured work surface OR place it between two sheets of wax paper and flatten to a thickness of about 2 cm (¾ po) using a rolling pin.
11. Cut dough into 10 triangles using a knife.
12. Place scones on baking sheet.
13. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and remaining 20 ml (4 tsp) milk.
14. Lightly brush top and sides of scones with egg wash.
15. Bake 15 minutes or until golden.
16. Cool and serve at room temperature.