Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Pumpkin Scones

I found this recipe for pumpkin scones, which is supposedly like Starbucks pumpkin scones.  I was  in the mood for Fall baking, even though we have record temperatures over 100!!   I adapted this recipe, as the original made 6 large scones & had 2 glazes.  To cut the calories, I made 12 & only one glaze.  If you like pumpkin, I hope you give them a try!  Maybe Fall will arrive in Texas soon!!!!!!

SCONES
2 c. flour
7 T. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 t. ground nutmeg  (I like whole nutmeg, freshly grated)
1/4 t. ground cloves
1/4 t. ground ginger
6 T. cold butter
1/2 c. canned pumpkin
3 T. half-and-half
1 egg

SPICED GLAZE

1 c. powdered sugar
2 T. milk
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
1/8 t. ground nutmeg
1 pinch ginger
1 pinch ground cloves

To Make the Scones:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper or silpat.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt & spices in food processor.  Add the butter, which has been cut into 6 pieces & pulse until no chunks of butter are obvious. 

In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin, half & half & egg.  Add to the dry ingredients & pulse until the mixture forms a ball.

Pat out dough onto a lightly floured surface & form into a 1-inch thick rectangle (about 9" long & 3" wide).  Use a knife to slice the dough twice through the width making 3 equal portions.  Cut those three slices in an X shape so that you get 12 triangles of dough.  Place on baking sheet.

Bake for about 14 minutes.  They should be lightly browned.  Place on wire rack to cool.

Make the spiced glaze, by combining all the ingredients. When the scones are cool,  paint this glaze onto each scone with a brush, or just drizzle.  Make sure to let them dry for an hour.  Freeze any leftovers.

Makes 12

I am sharing this with:
 Foodie Friday
 Seasonal Sundays
On the Menu Monday
Tea Party Tuesday
Rock 'n Share Party

9 comments:

  1. Hi Kitty,
    I do love a good scone! They sound and look delicious!
    DH went to Costco today and came home with a big coffee cake! And the man weighs less than when we got married!
    I am your newest follower! :)

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  2. I am in love with the pumpkin scones from Starbucks, so I can't wait to try these. I made a pumpkin dessert this week also!

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  3. Kitty, These luscious scones are right up my alley! I love pumpkin and scones. I wonder if they taste like Starbucks pumpkin scones. They are a must make!!!!

    This sweet treat would be a fabulous addition to ON THE MENU MONDAY at StoneGable. Linky will be posted about 8:00PM Sunday night. What a great recipe! Hope you will join in!
    Yvonne

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  4. Hi Kitty,
    I just love your beautiful glazed pumpkin scones. That glaze makes them very special. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!
    Miz Helen

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  5. What a fantastic post! Love the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  6. ok well you KNOW I love scones....all scones and pumpkin scones for fall w/ yummy glaze just has to be perfect. THANKS!

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  7. These sound like a perfect fall treat!

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  8. I love the taste of pumpkin so these must be wonderful with all of those lovely pumpkin pie spices.

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  9. These look great. I love scones and the touch of pumpkin sounds terrific. Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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