Recipe 351 - Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Spice Glaze

It is fall. It is pumpkin season. We picked up a pie pumpkin at the farm, and we picked up a can of pumpkin puree at the store. I know we could make our own puree - we probably will. But we wanted pumpkin scones now so store bought puree it was.....

The Wife found a recipe online. I had really liked the way yesterday's scones had turned out, so I essentially only used the recipe to get the approximate spice ratios. Otherwise I pretty much followed the other scone recipe.

These turned out really well, especially with the pumpkin spice glaze. The Dragon, who last year refused to eat pumpkin scones, absolutely loved them.

Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Spice Glaze

inspiration from: http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/pumpkin-scone-recipe.html

Scones:

• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (plain)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 113g (1/2 cup) butter cut into cubes

Glaze:

• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 3/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 tbsp thick cream

1. Preheat the oven to 425F. When the scones go into the oven, turn down the heat to 400F.
2. Whisk together the egg, yogurt, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, spices and salt.
4. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Combine until the butter is the size of peas.
5. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry. Combine until it comes together. Do not overwork.
6. Turn the dough out into a well floured surface. Knead a few times to ensure it is completely mixed. Do not overwork the dough.
7. Roll the dough out into a circle about 12" across.
8. Cut into 8 wedges.
9. Transfer the scones to a greases baking sheet. Brush the tops with milk.
10. Place the scones in the oven. Reduce the heat to 400F. Bake for 15-20 minutes (rotate the tray at 12 minutes).
11. When the scones are baking, prepare the glaze. Adjust the liquid to get a think glaze that can be drizzled.
12. Remove from oven and let cool, and drizzle with the glaze.

Makes 8 scones.