We love to make these once the Fall weather shows up. You can also cut them into bite-size portions or use a biscuit cutter for a smaller sample.
The white chocolate chips may get brown and crispy in the oven, but they sure are tasty!
Pumpkin Scones
These scones are a perfect blend of sweet and savory and great at the breakfast table or alongside a salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/3 can pumpkin
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 6 oz. white chocolate chips
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Mix first eight ingredients together. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 forks until mixture is crumbly.
- Add in buttermilk and pumpkin and mix until just combined. Add white chocolate chips.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat dough to approximately 1 inch thick. Cut out 6 –12 rounds using a biscuit cutter or cut into whatever shapes you desire. Place on greased baking sheet.
- Beat egg with fork and 1 Tsp water. Brush tops of scones with egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until browned and risen.
Notes
Perfect for National Pumpkin Day or just any Fall or Winter Day.