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- Chinese Five-Spice Sesame Scones
- (Makes 8 large scones)
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon well-shaken buttermilk, plus more as needed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup demerara sugar (optional)
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