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Chef John's Pumpkin Spice Scones

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
100 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Brunch
Chef John's Pumpkin Spice Scones
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches a suitable temperature for baking. To prevent scones from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy removal.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the ingredients together until they are evenly incorporated.
3
Mix in butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, creating a textured consistency.
4
Create a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and gently stir in 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup buttermilk, and 1/4 cup pine nuts until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
5
Cover your work surface with 2 tablespoons of flour and turn out the dough onto it. Shape the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, then fold it in thirds and sprinkle with more flour as needed. Flatten the dough to about 1 inch thick, repeating this process two more times.
6
Cut the final rectangle into 6 equal-sized squares and cut each square into triangles. Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1/4 cup milk until well combined. Lightly brush the top of each scone with the egg wash, making sure not to overdo it.
8
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the scones, adding a touch of sweetness.
9
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.