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Better-Than-Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe

Better-Than-Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe

Enjoy these homemade Better-Than-Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe, a delightful twist on the classic, perfect for fall baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 487

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup cane sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ¾ cup cold butter diced
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ounces milk
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
Glaze
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, packed
  • 4-5 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a few drops of water if needed

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • bench scraper
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cane sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the cold diced butter and use your hands to pinch the flour and butter together. Press the dough/butter between the palms of your hands to create flat pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, vanilla extract, milk, heavy cream, and pumpkin puree. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until almost combined.
  5. Dump the mixture onto a floured surface. Flour your hands and gently press the dough down. Lift half the dough with a bench scraper, fold it, and press down again while incorporating some flour.
  6. Re-flour the surface as the dough absorbs it. Fold the dough over another 4-5 times.
  7. Shape the dough into a disk and pat down to 1" - 1 ¼” thick. Flour a sharp knife and cut into 8 triangles.
  8. Brush the tops of the scones with milk. Place each piece on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Stir together the powdered sugar and maple syrup until it runs freely from a spoon but is still somewhat thick, adding a few drops of water if it is too thick.
  10. Pull the scones from the oven and cool completely before drizzling on the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 635mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g

Notes

For a delightful twist, experiment with adding chocolate chips or nuts like pecans. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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