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Pecan Pumpkin Scones

Healthy scones--yes! Pecan Pumpkin Scones are made with white whole wheat flour & less butter--light, tasty & full of vitamin A.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 3 c white whole wheat flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 Tablespoon butter
  • ¾ c pumpkin
  • 2 extra large eggs
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar see note
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • 2 T finely chopped candied ginger or mini cinnamon chips
  • 1 Tablespoon sanding coarse grain sugar for decorating

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a fork or pastry tool (or your fingers), until butter pieces are tiny and flour-coated.  Mixture will resemble crumbs but will still be a fairly floury.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat two eggs. Remove a teaspoon or two of egg and reserve. Add the remaining beaten egg, pumpkin, brown sugar and spices to the flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Add the chopped ginger & pecans and finish combining, being careful not to overmix.  Add a teaspoon or two of liquid if needed
  4. Knead scone mixture on a floured surface a couple times, then pat together into two approximately 2 x 8 inch rectangles. Cut each rectangle into four 2 x 2 inch pieces, then cut each of those on a diagonal to make a total of 16 triangular scones.
  5. Transfer scones to a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Beat reserved teaspoons of egg with a teaspoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush each scone with the egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding (large crystal) sugar.
  6. Bake at 400 F until slightly golden and an inserted toothpick comes out dry, about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • For a more noticeably sweet scone, increase the brown sugar to 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.