2 c Whole wheat pastry flour 1 Peach or nectarine, diced
2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Orange peel, grated
1/4 ts Baking soda 1/2 c Buttermilk
1/2 c Butter, small pieces 1/4 ts Nutmeg
4 tb Maple syrup
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in butter and maple syrup. Stir in fruit and orange peel. Make a well in center of this mixture; pour in buttermilk. Stir until moistened. Pat dough into a ball, and knead on floured surface for 3 minutes. Shape into a dome. Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Then, with sharp knife, score top into quarters, making cut 1/2″ deep. Continue baking another 20 minutes; top will be golden brown when finished. —–