Author Notes
Spicy and sweet scone; great for a fall brunch or an after dinner dessert. Adapted from scone recipes at Smitten Kitchen and Bon Appetit. —Catie Stroup
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Ingredients
- Pumpkin Scone
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1 cup
whole wheat flour
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1 cup
all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons
baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon
baking soda
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1 teaspoon
ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon
cardamom
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1 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon
nutmeg
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4 tablespoons
light brown sugar or raw sugar
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1 tablespoon
maple syrup
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1 teaspoon
vanilla
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1 1/2
sticks of chilled unsalted butter
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1
large egg
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1/2
can of pumpkin puree
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1/4 cup
milk (whole, buttermilk, 2%)
- Caramel Drizzle
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2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
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1/2 cup
light brown sugar
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1/4 cup
milk
Directions
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Whisk brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and 2 cups flour in a large bowl.
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Add cold butter and work into the flour mixture until the biggest pieces are the size of small peas with either your fingertips.
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Mix in egg, pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, and ¼ cup milk.
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Transfer dough to a well-floured counter and pat into a roughly 1-inch tall disc
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Cut disc into 8 - 10 wedges and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until scones are golden brown on top.
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While the scones are baking, place butter and sugar into a small saucepan on high heat.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
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Stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes a golden brown.
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Remove from heat, add milk, and stir quickly until mixture is fully combined.
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Drizzle warm caramel onto scones and serve warm.
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