Bread Baking: Pumpkin Scones
These pumpkin scones are really delicious and are a perfect Fall treat. Pumpkin Scones: 2 cups (250g) flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (125g) butter 1/2 cup (110mL) whipping cream 1 egg 1/2 cup (115g) pumpkin puree 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla sugar coarse sugar to sprinkle on top Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin spice and salt). Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, combine whipping cream (leaving a tablespoon or two), egg, pumpkin, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients. Stir until combined. If the mixture is too sticky, add a tablespoon or two more flour. Dough should be possible to cut with a knife. Press the dough onto a line baking sheet. Cut into pieces and pull apart so each has a bit of space between them. Brush last tablespoon of whipping cream onto t...