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Pear & Fig Scones
Makes 18
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided
½ cup diced peeled Anjou pears
½ cup diced dried Mission figs
• Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ginger, and five-spice powder. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add ¾ cup cold cream, stirring until mixture is evenly moist.
