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Receta Vanilla Bean Scones -- and the winners of two giveaways are announced!
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Ingredientes
- NOTE: Self rising flour can be made by substituting 1 cup of all purpose
- flour minus 2 tsp, with the addition of 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2
- tsp. salt to make the full cup
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 6g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2325mg | 97% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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