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1/2 cup dried currants
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Add currants to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
2.
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1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Add blueberries and lemon zest to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
3.
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1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
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Add cheese and chives to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
4.
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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Zest of 1 orange
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Add cranberries and orange zest to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
5.
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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2 tbsp maple syrup (add to wet ingredients)
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Add pecans to the dry mix. Add maple syrup to the cream mixture. Proceed with base directions.
6.
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1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
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Add chocolate to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
7.
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1/2 cup finely diced apple
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Add apple and cinnamon to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
8.
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1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme
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Add bacon and herbs to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
9.
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1/2 cup chopped fresh or dried strawberries
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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Add strawberries and almonds to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
10.
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1/2 cup diced ripe pear
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2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
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Add pear and ginger to the dry mix. Proceed with base directions.
11.
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1 tbsp instant espresso powder
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Add chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and espresso powder to the dry mix. Proceed with base method above.
12.
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1/2 cup canned pumpkin (reduce cream to 2/3 cup)
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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Add pumpkin pie spice and walnuts (if using) to the dry mix. Mix pumpkin into the cream and lemon juice before combining with dry ingredients. Use only 2/3 cup cream. Proceed with base method.
13.
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1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
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1/4 cup shelled pistachios
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Add apricots and pistachios to the dry mix. Proceed with base method.
14.
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1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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Zest of 1 lime
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Add coconut and lime zest to the dry mix. Proceed with base method.
15.
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
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Add Parmesan and rosemary to the dry mix. Proceed with base method.
16.
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1/2 cup dried cherries
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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1/2 tsp almond extract (add to wet ingredients)
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Add cherries and almonds to the dry mix. Add almond extract to the cream and lemon juice. Proceed with base method.
17.
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1/2 cup chopped dried figs
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2 tbsp honey (add to wet ingredients)
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Add figs to the dry mix. Add honey to the cream and lemon juice. Proceed with base method.
18.
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1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (reduce cream to 2/3 cup)
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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Add nuts to the dry mix. Mix banana into the cream and lemon juice before combining with dry ingredients. Use only 2/3 cup cream. Proceed with base method.
19.
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1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
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Add sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and basil to the dry mix. Proceed with base method.
20.
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1/2 cup diced ripe pear
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1/2 tsp ground cardamom
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1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
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Add pear, cardamom, and hazelnuts (if using) to the dry mix. Proceed with base method.
: Always add extras to the dry ingredients as instructed on the package for best results
: For all fruit scones, toss fruit with a little flour before adding to prevent sinking. For savory scones, consider reducing sugar slightly if desired. Enjoy experimenting!