Almond-Pomegranate Scones Recipe

Name: Almond-Pomegranate Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup almond flour; 3 Tbs. sugar, plus 1 Tbs. for sprinkling; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup almond milk, plus 1 Tbs. for brushing; 2 Tbs. pomegranate juice; 4 Tbs. chilled trans fatfree margarine, such as Earth Balance Buttery Sticks, cubed; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pomegranate seeds; 1/4 cup confectioners sugar; 1 Tbs. pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
3 Tbs. sugar, plus 1 Tbs. for sprinkling
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup almond milk, plus 1 Tbs. for brushing
2 Tbs. pomegranate juice
4 Tbs. chilled trans fatfree margarine, such as Earth Balance Buttery Sticks, cubed
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 Tbs. pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
3
To make Scones: Stir together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
4
Stir together almond milk and pomegranate juice in separate bowl.
5
Mix cold margarine into dry ingredients with pastry blender or fingers until crumbly.
6
Stir in almond milk mixture until just combined, adding 1 to 2 Tbs.
7
more almond milk (if necessary) for dough to come together.
8
Mix in pomegranate seeds.
9
(Dough will be sticky.)
10
Turn dough out onto well-floured work surface, and pat into 1-inch-thick rectangle.
11
Cut Scones using floured 2-inch heart-shaped or round cutter, reforming scraps to make more Scones.
12
Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
13
Brush Scones with almond milk, and sprinkle with sugar.
14
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating tray halfway through.
15
Cool 10 minutes.
16
To make Topping: Stir together confectioners sugar and pomegranate juice in small bowl.
17
Drizzle glaze over Scones, and sprinkle with almonds.

1653

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup almond flour, 3 Tbs. sugar, plus 1 Tbs. for sprinkling, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Almond-Pomegranate Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond-Pomegranate Scones

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