Maple-Pecan Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F, and coat two baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Pulse together 2 cups flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar in food processor.
3. 3
   Add butter, and pulse until butter reduces to pea-size pieces.
4. 4
   Transfer to large bowl.
5. 5
   Grind pecans in food processor until they start to clump together.
6. 6
   Stir pecans into butter mixture, add maple syrup and sour cream, and mix until just combined.
7. 7
   (Do not overmix.)
8. 8
   Place remaining 1 cup flour on plate.
9. 9
   Scoop 2-inch balls of dough into flour, and roll to coat with flour.
10. 10
    Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets, and bake 25 minutes, or until edges turn golden.
11. 11
    Transfer to wire rack to cool.