Chef John'S Pumpkin Scones Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Pumpkin Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup pumpkin puree; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon milk; 1 teaspoon white sugar

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon white sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2
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.
3
Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and pine nuts until just combined.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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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 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Pumpkin 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.

Chef John'S Pumpkin Scones

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