Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, soda, powder and salt.

Step 3

Cut in the butter with your fingers until grainy, like cornmeal.

Step 4

Add sugar and whisk in.

Step 5

Add pear and toss in.

Step 6

Make a well in the center and fill with 1 egg and sour cream. Mix in with a fork until the dough comes together.

Step 7

Turn out onto a floured board and knead slightly until smooth. Roll into a log and cut into 8 triangles and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 8

Place the coriander between two pieces of wax paper and gently break with a rolling pin until crushed. Try not to lose yourself in the gorgeous fragrance!

Step 9

Gently wash the tops of the scones with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with coriander.

Step 10

Bake for 16 minutes or until browned on top.