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Preheat oven to 400F/200C degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingers. Alternately, you can pulse the ingredients in a food processor. Mix until mixture resembles coarse meal. Having uneven pieces of butter throughout is ok. Gently stir in figs until coated with flour.
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg, ½ cup heavy cream, honey and vanilla extract, then add to the flour mixture. Gently toss with a rubber spatula until dough begins to form. Don’t over mix. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently, about 5-6 times, until a ball forms. The dough might be slightly sticky. Pat the dough into a 9-inch (22 cm) circle, about ¾-inch thick, and cut into 8 even wedges.
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Place scones on prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a bit of heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. While scones are still hot, sprinkle again with coarse sugar for extra crunchiness.
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Scones are delicious either warm or at room temperature.
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Scones are best eaten the same day they are made, but they can be frozen for up to 1 month.