Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and 1 tbsp.
instant coffee.
Add to dry ingredients, mixing until just blended.
Stir in hazelnuts.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 5-6 times, but not too much or it makes the dough tough.
Cut the dough into three parts; cut each part into fourths.
Pat each part into a patty or roll and place on baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F.
for 10-12 minutes or until light golden.
Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.
Prepare glaze by mixing 1 tbsp.
water with 1/4 tsp.
instant coffee; add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, stirring until well blended.
Drizzle over scones with a spoon, adjusting consistency, if necessary with a little water or more sugar.
Serve.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 20 min.