ALMOND CRUMB SCONES WITH HONEY BUTTER

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The next time you're hosting a brunch or want something special at breakfast, make these wonderful scones. They're soft and lightly sweet. Easy to make, they have a toasted almond aroma as they come out of the oven. Spread the honey butter on the scones when they're warm. It melts into the scone making them irresistible.

Provided by Jessica Silva

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

ALMOND STREUSEL
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 Tbsp cold butter
SCONES
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c firm butter
1 egg
1/2 c half and half
HONEY BUTTER
1 stick butter, softened
3 Tbsp honey

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using a pastry blender, until particles resemble fine crumbs.
  • 4. Stir in chopped almonds.
  • 5. Stir in egg and just enough half-and-half until dough leaves side of the bowl and forms a ball.
  • 6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.
  • 7. Knead lightly 10 times.
  • 8. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • 9. Sprinkle with streusel.
  • 10. Press lightly into dough.
  • 11. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
  • 12. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 13. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm with Honey Butter.
  • 14. For the Honey Butter: Whip honey and butter together in a stand mixer or with a handheld electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Sany Ahmed
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These scones are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the almond crumb topping and the honey butter. I will definitely be making these again.


Bryan walker
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These scones were delicious! The almond crumb topping was the perfect complement to the light and fluffy scones. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ahmed Sajjad
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making these again.


Chandra Sunuwar
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These scones are amazing! I love the almond crumb topping and the honey butter. I will definitely be making these again.


Zetch 09
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly! They were light and fluffy, and the almond crumb topping was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Pinkey Sha
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or cream next time.


Inshallah Inshallah
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Wow! These scones are incredible! The almond crumb topping is to die for. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Misskainat Amna
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These scones are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the almond crumb topping and the honey butter. I will definitely be making these again.


Eamdul Khan
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The scones were light and fluffy, and the almond crumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Faheem Saqib
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These scones were absolutely delicious! The almond crumb topping was the perfect complement to the light and fluffy scones. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make breakfast treat.