Pineapple Spice Scones                     


3 cups Flour
1/3 cup Sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup Butter or margarine
8 ounces Crushed pineapple -- juice pack
Light cream or milk
3 tablespoons Macadamia nuts or
3 tablespoons Almonds
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon


In mixing bowl stir together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resemble coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center. Stir in un-drained pineapple until dry ingredients are just moistened (dough will be sticky). On lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 to 12 strokes; roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with cream or milk. For topping, chop nuts and combine with the 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon mixture over top of each scone. Bake in 425~ oven about 15 minutes. Serve warm.