1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheet.

2

Blend first 6 ingredients in processor. Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat milk, egg, molasses and vanilla to blend in large bowl. Add flour mixture and dried fruit (if using); stir gently until dough forms. Gather dough into ball. On lightly floured surface, press dough into 1-inch-thick round. Cut round into 8 wedges, (OR pat the dough into circles and cut with a cookie cutter).

3

Place on prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar.

4

Bake about 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.