Description
Delightfully spiced and perfectly moist, these Pumpkin Scones are a seasonal treat that pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
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
- plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ginger or cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the pumpkin purée, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently knead it a few times to bring it together, and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter to shape the scones, transferring them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones before serving.
Notes
For a spiced variation, feel free to add the optional ground spices to the glaze. These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Pastry
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American / British-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Scones, scones, pumpkin recipes, fall desserts, baked goods