Delicious Pumpkin Scones Recipe
This Delicious Pumpkin Scones Recipe brings autumn flavors to your kitchen. These tender, flaky scones combine pumpkin puree with warm spices.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or forks
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt together.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to mixture.
- Cut cold butter into small pieces.
- Add butter to flour mixture completely.
- Use pastry cutter until mixture resembles crumbs.
- Whisk pumpkin, milk, and egg together.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture.
- Stir until dough just comes together.
- Turn dough onto floured surface gently.
- Pat into 8-inch circle shape.
- Cut into 8 triangular wedges.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flakier scones
- Don't overmix dough to avoid tough scones
- Chill dough 30 minutes for easier handling
- Brush tops with milk for golden color
- Add orange zest for citrus flavor boost