King Arthur Pumpkin Scone Recipes

HARVEST PUMPKIN SCONES, ADAPTED FROM KING ARTHUR FLOUR RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices. Work in the butter** just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it's OK for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated. **NOTE: Grating cold butter helps to incorporate it into the dry ingredients, much easier. Stir in the ginger and/or chips, if you're using them. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and eggs till smooth. Add the pumpkin/egg to the dry ingredients and stir until all is moistened and holds together***. ***I found that my dough didn't turn out very moist. Don't panic, if it does. I simply pressed the dough together, and it worked out great. Line a baking sheet with parchment; if you don't have parchment, just use it without greasing it. Sprinkle a bit of flour atop the parchment or pan. Scrape the dough onto the floured parchment or pan, and divide it in half. Round each half into a 5" circle (if you haven't incorporated any add-ins); or a 6" circle (if you've added 2 cups of fruit, nuts, etc.). The circles should be about 3/4" thick.* *NOTE: I found that room was "tight" to place two circles onto one baking sheet. Even though I spaced them, they spread out and fused a bit together. I recommend using separate baking sheets. Brush each circle with milk, and sprinkle with coarse white sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.** NOTE: I froze my scones first, and then added the milk and coarse sugar. It worked out fine. Then I cut them. Using a knife or bench knife that you've run under cold water, slice each circle into 6 wedges. Carefully pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just a bit; there should be about 1/2" space between them, at their outer edges. NOTE: Seriously, spread them apart! Mine fused together (see previous note). Use two baking sheets. Just sayin'! For best texture and highest rise, place the pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 425F. NOTE: Don't skip this step! It helps the butter to product steam and you get tender scones. Bake the scones for 22 to 25 minutes (mine took 20 minutes), or until they're golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean, with no wet crumbs. If you pull one of the scones away from the others, the edges should look baked through, not wet or doughy. Remove the scones from the oven, and serve warm. Wrap any leftovers airtight, and store at room temperature. Reheat very briefly in the microwave, if desired.

PUMPKIN WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat and prepare pan. Preheat your oven to 400oF. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
• Combine dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
• Cut in butter. Using your fingertips, two knives, or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the butter cubes are pea-sized. Stir in the white chocolate chips with a spatula.
• Mix wet ingredients together. In a measuring cup or small mixing bowl, stir together the eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla.
• Add wet ingredients. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet mixture. Stir to combine until a shaggy dough forms. I like to use my hands at the end of the mixing to get all the flour incorporated.
• Shape and cut the scones. Empty the bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough lightly to bring the mixture together. Pat the dough into a 8-inch circle. Using a sharp knife cut the circle into 8 triangle wedges. Place scones onto prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Freeze for 30 minutes (or place in the refrigerator for 1 hour).
• Bake The Scones. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or heavy cream and sprinkle on coarse sugar (optional). Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer and cool on a cooling rack.
• Make the glaze. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients.. Adjust the consistency if needed. Drizzle over scones before serving.