Description
Welcome the cozy embrace of fall with our flavorful Pumpkin Scones Recipe. These delicious, homemade treats combine warm spices and pumpkin puree to create tender scones perfect for any autumn morning. Easy to follow and customizable, this scones recipe will be a cherished addition to your seasonal baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup very cold salted butter, diced or grated
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup buttermilk (or milk), plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 to 3 teaspoons buttermilk (or milk), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt.
- Add cold diced butter and cut into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin purée, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a 1-inch thick disk, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with buttermilk, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Let cool slightly on a rack. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm scones.
Notes
- Ensure butter and buttermilk are very cold for a flaky texture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep scones light and fluffy.
- Try substituting half the pumpkin purée with apple sauce for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Scones Recipe