Favorite Recipe for the Month of November

Pumpkin Scones: You can make these scones all year long by freezing pumpkin purée in measured portions. We tried this scone recipe with canned pumpkin, which makes a good substitute.

Photo by: James Carrier

• YIELD: Makes 6 scones
• COURSE: Breakfast/Brunch

Ingredients

• About 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• About 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine, cut into chunks
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add 1/2 cup butter and, with a pastry blender or your fingers, cut or rub in until pea-size crumbs form.
2. In a small bowl, whisk pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk until well blended. Add to flour mixture and stir just until dough is evenly moistened.
3. Scrape onto a lightly floured board, turn over to coat, and gently knead just until dough comes together, 5 or 6 turns. Pat dough into a 6-inch round 1 1/2 inches thick; cut into 6 equal wedges.
4. Separate wedges and place on a lightly buttered 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk to blend; brush lightly over tops of scones (discard any remaining egg wash). In another small bowl, mix granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over scones.
5. Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven until scones are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack; serve warm or cool.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

• Calories: 407
• Calories from fat: 38%
• Protein: 7.1g
• Fat: 17g
• Saturated fat: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 56g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 610mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg       

Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Living

Sunset OCTOBER 2001