Pecan Molasses Scones Recipe

Name: Pecan Molasses Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; ¾ cup chopped pecans; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons molasses; ½ cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon water; 1 egg

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 large egg
2 tablespoons molasses
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon water
1 egg

1
Sift together dry ingredients.
2
Cut in butter until it resembles coarse meal and stir in pecans.
3
In a small bowl, beat together egg, molasses and 1/3 cup of buttermilk until mixture is combined well.
4
Add to the dry ingredients and adding more buttermilk if necessary to produce a slightly sticky but manageable dough.
5
Knead lightly on a well flour board.
6
Cut out rounds with a 2 inch cutter dipped in flour and place on a cookie sheet lined with baking parchment (molasses burns easily).about 3/4 inch thick.
7
Brush tops with remaining egg and water beaten together.
8
Bake at 425 for about 15 minutes
9
Please check from time to time because ovens differ.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Pecan Molasses 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.

Pecan Molasses Scones

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