PECAN-BANANA BREAD SCONES

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Toasted pecans lend rich flavor to these banana bread scones. A caramel drizzle adds a sweet finishing touch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup mashed bananas (2 medium)
1/2 cup canned dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans. Stir in sour cream and bananas until soft dough forms.
  • On lightly floured surface, knead dough lightly 5 times. On cookie sheet, press dough with floured hands to 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; carefully separate wedges.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave dulce de leche on High 30 seconds or until pourable. Drizzle over scones. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 429 mg

Temu Nazrawi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones didn't turn out very well.


Ian Lamb
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I would make this recipe again, but I would make some changes.


Maye Smule
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I thought the scones were a bit bland.


MD Hridoy Ahmed
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The scones were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Nikki Hooker
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These scones were okay, but I've had better.


maudmichaei Maudmichael
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Overall, I was a bit disappointed with this recipe.


Amy Ramirez
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The scones didn't rise as much as I expected.


Kc Biro
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing to follow.


Jamuna Gaha
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These scones were a little too dry for my taste.


arham gamer
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Engineering world of Hard work TV
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Perfect for a brunch or afternoon snack.


Syed Bacha
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A keeper!


Kaylan Baeza
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Delicious!


Ameer John
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These scones were so good! I love the combination of banana and pecan. They were also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Nicole Boricua
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These scones were a great way to use up some ripe bananas. They were easy to make and tasted amazing. I especially loved the crunchy pecan topping.


Joy Bangla71
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I made these scones for my book club meeting and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again.


YOUSAF KTK
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These scones were delicious! The banana and pecan flavors were perfectly balanced, and the scones were moist and fluffy. I added a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter for a warm, autumnal flavor.


Shahbaz Shaikh
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I've tried many banana bread recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite. The scones were so easy to make and turned out perfectly golden brown. They were a big hit with my family and friends.


Unathi Makalane
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! They were incredibly moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness from the bananas and pecans. I loved the crunchy pecan topping, which added a nice textural contrast.