Ultimate Pumpkin Scones
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Are you a scone lover? For us, pumpkin scones are among the best breakfasts one can have!
In this recipe, discover an easy way to make delicious buttery pumpkin spice scones that you can enjoy simply as is, or you can add a tasty maple glaze to them for even more deliciousness!
Perfect for sharing during a delicious brunch with friends and family.
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 20 mins / Cook time: 20 mins / Servings: 6 scones
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Pumpkin Scones
2 cups (250g) - Flour
⅓ cup (30g) - Sugar
2 tsp (4g) - Baking powder
1 tsp (2g) - Ground ginger
½ tsp (1g) - Nutmeg
1 tsp (2g) - Clove
1 tsp (2.5g) - Cinnamon
6 oz (170g) - Butter
1 - Egg
⅓ cup (75g) - Pumpkin puree
2 tbsp (30g) - Heavy cream
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, and mixing bowls.
Pumpkin Scones
1 - Weigh 6 oz (170g) of butter with a scale, and place it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before starting the recipe. We love the practicality of this elegant dual-platform digital scale from KitchenAid.
2 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. Whisk lightly. You may also use a paddle-equipped stand mixer for this recipe. The KitchenAid Artisan Design Series and the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series are superstars among stand mixers and will look amazing in your kitchen!
Tip: We store our spices in these mini glass bowls from Duralex while cooking.
4 - Grate all the butter and place it in the fridge while you prepare the other ingredients (or for approximately 20 minutes).
Tip: Make sure the butter is very cold before adding it to the dough. It will help the scones to rise properly in the oven.
5 - In a medium bowl, combine the egg, pumpkin puree, and heavy cream. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
6 - Add the butter to the flour mix (step 3), and gently combine the two with your hands until the texture becomes crumbly.
7 - Add the liquid mix (step 5) and incorporate everything together with a spatula.
8 - Place the dough directly on your countertop (or between two sheets of parchment paper) and shape it into a 1-inch (2.5cm) thick circular shape with your hands.
9 - Cut 6 smaller scones out of it using a bench knife.
Tip: You can find our recommended bench knives here: metal/plastic/wood, and plastic scrapers here.
10 - Place the scones in a baking pan and bake them at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
11 - Once ready, allow the scones to cool down on a cooling rack before adding any glaze topping.
12 - Add your desired topping. We went for a nice homemade maple glaze in this recipe. If you don't feel like making your own, we suggest this tasty Vermont maple syrup.
13 - Enjoy!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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