Vegan Pumpkin Scones
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Vegan Pumpkin Scones
Description
Vegan Pumpkin Scones feature a blend of pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin spice, and all-purpose flour combined with frozen vegan butter to create a flaky texture. The mixture of baking powder and baking soda helps the scones rise gently. The dough is mixed carefully to avoid overworking, preserving tenderness. After shaping and baking at 400°F, the scones develop a golden exterior with a tender and moist interior influenced by the pumpkin puree.
The subtle spicing complements the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and brown sugar. These scones can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making them suitable for breakfast, tea time, or a light snack. A topping such as turbinado sugar adds a gentle crunch when sprinkled on just before baking, and a pumpkin cake glaze can enhance their flavor further.
To maintain the ideal texture, avoid over-mixing the dough and keep the vegan butter frozen until incorporation to enable flaky layers. Allow the baked scones to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing to prevent crumbling. Leave adequate space on the baking sheet to allow the scones to spread and develop slightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup vegan butter frozen and diced
- turbinado sugar optional, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet and line it with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well and add the frozen diced vegan butter. Incorporate the vegan butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or a fork until it reaches a sandy like texture.
- Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix just until it starts to come together. Important to not overmix or allow the vegan butter to start melting.
- Sprinkle some flour on a clean flat surface and place the dough on it. At this time, the dough is a bit crumbly and not fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough a few times until all the remaining small particles fully incorporate with the dough. Do not overwork the dough or the vegan butter will start to melt with the heat from your hands.
- Shape the dough into a circle and flatten it using your hands to about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles like a pizza.
- Place scones on the baking sheet about an inch apart from each other, optionally sprinkle some turbinado sugar on top of them, and put them in the refrigerator while the oven preheats.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they just start to become golden brown.
- Carefully, using a spatula, transfer them to a cooling rack and allow them to cool for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy warm or room temperature.
Notes
- Use frozen vegan butter to keep the dough cold and promote flakiness.
- Be careful not to over-mix or over-knead to avoid tough scones.
- Let scones cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing to minimize crumbling.
- Leave enough room between scones on the baking sheet for proper spreading and crisping.
- Optionally top with turbinado sugar before baking for a slight crunch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2384IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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