Mini Pumpkin Scones Recipes

MOIST PUMPKIN SCONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

MINI PUMPKIN SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl.
• To the dry ingredients, begin grating the butter. Stir to ensure that all butter is coated with the flour mixture.
• In a new bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, half and half and egg. When ready, use a spatula to fold the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients.
• Sprinkle a clean surface with flour. Knead dough 4-5 times, then divide in half and form each dough ball into a 1/2 in thick round. Slice each into 8 pieces to form your scones.
• Place on 2 baking sheets that pave been lined with parchment. Bake for 10-14 minutes, just until the tops begin to brown. Cool on rack.
• GLAZE: Whisk powdered sugar and milk together. Brush on each scone and let set.
• SPICE GLAZE: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and spices. This one you will want to drizzle - not brush - over the top of each scone. Allow to set.

CHEF JOHN'S PUMPKIN SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Whisk together 1 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Mix butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and pine nuts until just combined.
• Sprinkle a work surface with 2 tablespoons flour. Turn out dough onto the floured work surface. Shape into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the rectangle in thirds, sprinkle with more flour as needed, and flatten to about 1 inch thick. Repeat 2 more times. Cut final rectangle into 6 equally-sized squares. Cut each square into triangles and transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet.
• Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl. Lightly brush the top of each scone with egg wash. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over scones.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

PUMPKIN SCONES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220°C.
• Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips.
• Add the sugar, pumpkin and egg, then the milk if you need it.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
• Roll out 2cm thick.
• Using a knife, cut into 12 scones.
• Place on a tray, and brush the tops with milk.
• Place in the top half of your oven and bake at 220°C for 10-15 minutes until brown.
• Allow them to cool a little, then serve with butter.