Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze

• porții: 8 servings
• timp activ: 15 minutes
• timp total: 1 hour 2 minutes

Ingrediente

2/3 cup canned pumpkin (Also called pumpkin puree. 166 grams before blotting, 80 grams after)

1/4 cup + 1 tbsp cold heavy cream (70 mL)

1 large egg, cold

1 tbsp vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed out (260 grams)

1/2 tsp salt

2 and 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (110 grams)

3 tbsp granulated sugar (40 grams)

1/2 cup + 1 tbsp cold salted butter (127 grams)

1-2 tbsp extra heavy cream, for brushing scones (15-30 grams)

raw sugar, for sprinkling on scones

1/4 cup salted butter, melted (57 grams)

2 tbsp maple syrup (30 grams)

pinch of salt

1 cup powdered sugar (115 grams)

2 tsp bourbon (Optional)

1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instrucțiuni

Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Blot the Pumpkin: Measure out 2/3 cup (166 grams) of canned pumpkin onto a large dinner plate and blot it with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Do this four times (with four full paper towels). This is SUPER important to ensure a nice crisp texture. After blotting, you should have 1/3 cup or 76-80 grams of pumpkin. Weigh this out for best results! Set aside.

Make the Scones: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, blotted pumpkin, heavy cream, and vanilla. In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together (including the sugars). Cut the cold butter into large chunks, and use a pastry blender, two forks, or your hands to cut it into the dry ingredients until you have blueberry to pea-sized crumbs, coated in flour.Gently stir in the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Using floured hands, gently form the dough into a ball. Flick a few extra drops of heavy cream into the bottom of the bowl if there are some stubborn dry crumbs left behind.

Form the Scones: Place the ball of dough on a lightly floured countertop and gently flatten it into a rectangle (doesn't need to be perfect) about 3/4" thick. With the long side positioned vertically, fold each end down in thirds like a letter so they overlap in the center. With lightly floured hands, gently flatten the dough back out to 3/4" and rotate the dough 90 degrees, so the long side is horizontal. Fold each end of the long sides in to the center again, so they overlap. Gently press the dough back out to a disc that's about 8" across. Spray a large knife with cooking spray (it keeps the dough from sticking) and slice into 8 equal slices. Place on prepared pan and cover gently with a kitchen towel and chill in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 400℉ while the scones chill.

Bake: Brush the tops of the chilled scones with heavy cream & sprinkle on raw sugar for a nice bit of extra crunch. Cinnamon sugar is also delicious on top! Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Make the glaze while they bake (see below). The scones will be crisp on the outside, and you can gently lift one open to make sure it's cooked through in the center.

Make the Glaze: Melt the butter. Whisk in the maple syrup, then the powdered sugar. Next, whisk in the bourbon and vanilla, and a tiny pinch of salt.

Serve + Store: Drizzle glaze over the scones after they've cooled on the pan (or a rack) for 5-10 minutes, and dig in! Scones are best while they're still warm out of the oven, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Store any extra glaze in the fridge.

Make-Ahead Tips: Scones can be made & frozen (without heavy cream on top) in an airtight container. Bake from frozen, topping with heavy cream & sugar just before baking. Bake for an extra 1-2 minutes as needed. Glaze can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Gently reheat until it's drizzle-able again.

Nutriție

• Dimensiune porție: 1 scone
• Calorii: 462 kcal
• Grăsime totală: 21 g
• Grăsime saturată: 13 g
• Grăsime nesaturată: 6 g
• Grăsime trans: 1 g
• Colesterol: 77 mg
• Sodiu: 432 mg
• Carbohidrați totali: 63 g
• Fibre dietetice: 2 g
• Zaharuri totale: 37 g
• Proteine: 5 g