Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with Fresh Milled Pumpkin Scones drizzled with a spiced pumpkin glaze. These delightful scones combine the nutty flavor of fresh milled soft white wheat with the sweetness of pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, making them the perfect treat for cozy gatherings, brunches, or a comforting afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these scones can be enjoyed plain or adorned with a luscious spiced drizzle that elevates their presentation. Capture the essence of fall in every bite, and enjoy a nutritious treat that brings seasonal flavors right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cup fresh milled soft white wheat
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 tbsp cold butter (grated)
- 3 tbsp half and half
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp half and half (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder (or 1/4 cup more powdered sugar if you don't have arrowroot powder)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for spiced pumpkin drizzle)
- 1 tbsp pure pumpkin puree (for spiced pumpkin drizzle)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for spiced pumpkin drizzle)
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (for spiced pumpkin drizzle)
- 1/8 tsp ginger (for spiced pumpkin drizzle)
- 2 tbsp half and half (for spiced pumpkin drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, fresh milled soft white wheat, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- Grate very cold butter into the dry mixture and rub it in until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, half and half, and egg until blended.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently; avoid over-mixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; shape into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into triangles.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg