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pumpkin scones

(3 RATINGS)
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North Providence, RI
Updated on Sep 18, 2023

A bit of a different take on your plain old scone... pumpkin scones with a spice glaze.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These pumpkin scones are better than anything at a coffee shop. They're light and airy in the center, while slightly crisp outside, with the right sugar balance and warm spices. The scone is not overly sweet, but the white glaze brushed on top adds a bit of sweetness. The spice glaze drizzled on top gives them a pumpkin spice feel. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SCONES
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove, ground
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cold
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin, canned or cooked
  • 3 tablespoons half and half
  • 1 large egg
  • WHITE GLAZE
  • 1 cup plus one tablespoon of powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • SPICE GLAZE
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons of powdred sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • pinch clove, ground
  • pinch ginger powder

How To Make pumpkin scones

Test Kitchen Tips
Our scones were baked in 12 minutes, so keep an eye on them.
  • Prepping pan while oven preheats.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl.
    Step 2
    Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
  • Cutting butter into flour.
    Step 3
    Using a pastry knife, fork, or food processor, cut butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and no chunks of butter are obvious. Set aside.
  • Pumpkin, half and half, and egg whisked together.
    Step 4
    In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, half and half, and egg.
  • Combining wet and dry ingredients.
    Step 5
    Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  • Mixed until dough forms.
    Step 6
    Mix until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball.
  • Dough pressed into circles.
    Step 7
    Pat out dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into 3 1-inch thick rounds.
  • Dough circles cut into 4 pieces.
    Step 8
    Use a large knife or a pizza cutter to slice the dough in 4 making equal pie slice shaped portions.
  • Scones on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan to bake.
    Step 9
    Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 14 - 16 minutes. Scones should begin to turn light brown. Place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Preparing the glazes.
    Step 10
    TO MAKE THE PLAIN GLAZE: Mix the powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp milk together until smooth. When the scones are cool, use a brush to paint plain glaze over the top of each scone. AS THAT WHITE GLAZE FIRMS UP, MAKE THE SPICED ICING: Combine the ingredient for the spiced icing together.
  • A platter of Pumpkin Scones glazed.
    Step 11
    Drizzle this thicker icing over each scone and allow the icing to dry before serving (at least 1 hour). A squirt bottle works great for this or you can drizzle with a whisk.
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Discover More

Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #pumpkin
Keyword: #scone
Collection: Pumpkin Patch
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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