CHEF JOHN'S PUMPKIN SCONES

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Here's an example of how I would convince the public that pumpkin is great for any time of the year. Ironically, I did this because I had leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
½ cup pumpkin puree
⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Whisk together 1 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Mix butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and pine nuts until just combined.
  • Sprinkle a work surface with 2 tablespoons flour. Turn out dough onto the floured work surface. Shape into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the rectangle in thirds, sprinkle with more flour as needed, and flatten to about 1 inch thick. Repeat 2 more times. Cut final rectangle into 6 equally-sized squares. Cut each square into triangles and transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl. Lightly brush the top of each scone with egg wash. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over scones.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

Aiyashami Shanthni
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I made these scones for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best scones he had ever eaten. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and impressive pumpkin scone recipe.


aurora spinks
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I made these scones with my kids and they had a blast! They were so excited to help me make them and they loved eating them even more. The scones were very easy to make and they turned out great.


Mathew Marcotte
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would add a little more liquid next time. The flavor was perfect and the scones were very easy to make.


Ariana Paiz
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I made these scones for my Thanksgiving brunch and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and festive pumpkin scone recipe.


Alice Aidan
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These scones were very easy to make and they turned out great! I used canned pumpkin and they still tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for an easy and delicious pumpkin scone recipe.


Maremeni Lutendo
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I loved these scones! They were so moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin scones.


Patricia Fisk
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These scones were very dense and dry. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I overbaked them. I would recommend baking them for a few minutes less next time.


Richard Ndirangu ndun'gu
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I made these scones for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best scones he had ever eaten. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and impressive pumpkin scone recipe.


Xavier grant
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I made these scones with my kids and they had a blast! They were so excited to help me make them and they loved eating them even more. The scones were very easy to make and they turned out great.


Ak Kutty
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would add a little more liquid next time. The flavor was perfect and the scones were very easy to make.


Amanwi teyih
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I made these scones for my Thanksgiving brunch and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and festive pumpkin scone recipe.


Opoku Kwaku
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These scones were very easy to make and they turned out great! I used canned pumpkin and they still tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for an easy and delicious pumpkin scone recipe.


SWASTIK MGR
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I loved these scones! They were so moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin scones.


Adriana Marina Castillo
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These scones were very dense and dry. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I overmixed the dough. I would recommend mixing the dough until it is just combined and then baking it immediately.


Laura Stanford
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They were so impressed that I made them from scratch. The scones were very flavorful and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Sobuj Bhai
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time. The texture was perfect and they were very easy to make.


Nilukshan
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I've made these scones several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. I love the pumpkin flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Constance Talu
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These scones were absolutely delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the scones were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.