Mouth-Watering Pumpkin Scones Recipe

These delicious pumpkin scones are a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. They are light, fluffy, and bursting with pumpkin flavor. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
3. Add cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times until it comes together.
7. Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
8. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
9. Cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

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