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Soft Pumpkin Scones with Sweet Pumpkin Glaze

Indulgently Soft Pumpkin Scones with Sweet Pumpkin Glaze

These Soft Pumpkin Scones with Sweet Pumpkin Glaze are a fall favorite, perfect for cozy mornings and festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree or homemade
  • ½ cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 1 large egg or egg substitute
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk or plant-based milk
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon for glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry blender
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
  2. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture and work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and the large egg until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick, and fold the dough over itself like a letter two or three times.
  5. Cut the dough into desired shapes and place the shaped scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Let the scones chill in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Remove the scones from the freezer, brush each with an egg wash, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While the scones are baking, mix together the powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, milk, and cinnamon in a bowl for the glaze.
  9. Once the scones are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over them and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and ensure all ingredients are fresh.

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