Nutmeg-Scented Scones Recipe

Name: Nutmeg-Scented Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/3 cup golden brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup sour cream; 1 egg white, beaten to blend with 2 teaspoons water (for glaze); 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup sour cream
1 egg white, beaten to blend with 2 teaspoons water (for glaze)
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in processor; blend 10 seconds.
3
Using on/off turns, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Add sour cream.
5
Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form.
6
Turn dough out onto floured work surface.
7
Knead 4 turns to form ball.
8
Roll out dough to 8-inch square (about 3/4 inch thick).
9
Cut square into 8 wedges.
10
Brush with egg-white glaze; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
11
Transfer to baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
12
Bake scones until tops are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
13
Transfer scones to rack and cool slightly.
14
(Can be made 3 days ahead.
15
Store scones airtight at room temperature.
16
Rewarm in 350F oven 10 minutes, if desired.)

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/3 cup golden brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Nutmeg-Scented 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.

Nutmeg-Scented Scones

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