Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Scones Recipe
These pumpkin scones are amazing. They're perfect for fall mornings. The Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Scones Recipe brings cozy flavors to your table.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking sheetÂ
- Parchment paperÂ
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and baking powder.
- Add baking soda, salt, and all spices.
- Whisk everything together until well mixed.
- Add cold butter pieces to flour mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter to blend them.
- The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
- This creates flaky layers in your scones.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Make sure everything combines smoothly.
- This mixture adds moisture and flavor.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture.
- Stir gently until just combined.
- Don't overmix or scones become tough.
- Put dough on floured surface.
- Pat into 8-inch circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into 8 triangular pieces.
- Place scones on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Keep your butter very cold always.
- This makes scones light and flaky.
- Don't overwork the dough at all.
- Handle it as little as possible.
- Use fresh spices for best flavor.
- Old spices lose their punch quickly.
- Brush tops with cream before baking.
- This gives a beautiful golden color.
- Add a simple glaze on top.
- Mix powdered sugar with maple syrup.
- Space scones apart on baking sheet.
- They need room to rise properly.