Delightful Pumpkin Scones
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these freshly baked pumpkin scones. Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, every bite offers a perfect balance of soft, fluffy insides and a slightly crunchy exterior. Ideal for breakfast or tea time, these scones are sure to impress friends and family alike. Serve them warm with butter or whipped cream cheese for an irresistible treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in pumpkin puree and egg until just combined.
- Slowly stir in milk until the dough pulls away from the bowl but is still slightly sticky.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough gently two to three times. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place scones on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg