Description
Warm, spiced pumpkin scones perfect for autumn mornings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto floured surface, knead gently, and pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones on baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.