"Samantha Seneviratne's easy banana bread scones are quick to bake, with no wait time before eating—and a good way to use up overripe or frozen bananas...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 extra-large, extra-ripe banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
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1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces
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2 1/4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1/2 cup)
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1 1/4 ounces hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
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Sanding sugar for sprinkling (or turbinado or granulated)