Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar for sweet scones (omit for savory scones)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 scant teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 heaping teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 heaping teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons ground sage (or 2 teaspoons ground fresh sage)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in cubes and chilled
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (plus 2 tablespoons for savory scones)
1/3 cup milk or heavy cream, plus extra for brushing tops
1 large egg
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut in small cubes, (plus extra grated cheddar for savory scones)
turbinado sugar for sprinkling sweet scones
Preparation
