Best 5 Moist Pumpkin Scones Recipes

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Pumpkin scones are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of fall with the comfort of a warm pastry. With their moist texture and rich pumpkin spice, these scones are perfect for a cozy autumn afternoon or a special holiday gathering. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or toasted with a generous spread of butter, pumpkin scones are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With so many variations on this classic recipe, you're sure to find the perfect combination of spices and flavors to suit your taste. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure to create the moistest, most flavorful pumpkin scones you've ever tasted!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN SCONES



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A crisp pumpkin snack to enjoy with a warm cup of tea.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin
4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Stir in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt by hand.
  • Roll out into 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rounds. Place on tray close together and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 651.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

PUMPKIN SCONES



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These Pumpkin Scones are buttery, flaky, sweet, and PERFECT!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold, salted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (like Sugar in the Raw) for garnish
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Set aside.
  • Cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand. There will (and should be) some larger pieces of butter.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Mix the dough together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. It should have a slightly dry texture and hold together, but not be crumbly. Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of cream if the dough seems too dry.
  • Place the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and form it into a ball. Flatten the ball into a circle about 1 1/2- inches thick.
  • Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 6 wedges.
  • Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the lightly golden.
  • To prepare the icing place butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a bowl stirring frequently. Allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes and then remove from the heat. Immediately whisk in the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Drizzle the icing onto the scones and allow it to set.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scone, Calories 453 calories, Sugar 43.1 g, Sodium 223.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg

MOIST PUMPKIN SCONES



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After trying a pumpkin scone at a coffee house, I was inspired to look for a recipe to try at home. The glaze nicely complements the pumpkin flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 cup 2% milk, divided
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOIST PUMPKIN SCONES



Moist Pumpkin Scones image

After trying a pumpkin scone at a coffee house, I was inspired to look for a recipe to try at home. The glaze nicely complements the pumpkin flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 cup 2% milk, divided
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S PUMPKIN SCONES



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Here's an example of how I would convince the public that pumpkin is great for any time of the year. Ironically, I did this because I had leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
½ cup pumpkin puree
⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Whisk together 1 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Mix butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and pine nuts until just combined.
  • Sprinkle a work surface with 2 tablespoons flour. Turn out dough onto the floured work surface. Shape into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the rectangle in thirds, sprinkle with more flour as needed, and flatten to about 1 inch thick. Repeat 2 more times. Cut final rectangle into 6 equally-sized squares. Cut each square into triangles and transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl. Lightly brush the top of each scone with egg wash. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over scones.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Always ensure all your ingredients are measured accurately and prepared in advance to make the process smoother.
  • Ingredient Quality: Use top-notch, fresh ingredients to create moist and flavorful scones. Fresh pumpkin puree and buttermilk add an extra layer of richness.
  • Pumpkin Puree: For a smooth and consistent texture, blend the pumpkin puree until it's perfectly smooth before mixing it with other ingredients.
  • Butter: Make sure the butter is cold and firm before incorporating it into the dough. This will help create a flaky, tender texture in the scones.
  • Mixing: Avoid overmixing the dough. Mix until just combined to prevent tough scones. Gently fold the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients to maintain a light and airy texture.
  • Chilling: Chilling the dough before cutting and baking is crucial. This chilling step ensures the scones hold their shape while baking and helps develop their flavor.
  • Oven Temperature: Preheat the oven to the right temperature to achieve the perfect balance between a crispy exterior and a tender, moist interior.
  • Glaze: For a glossy, professional-looking finish, brush the tops of the scones with a simple glaze of maple syrup, milk, or even melted butter before baking.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, creating moist and delectable pumpkin scones is more accessible than ever with these recipes. From classic to cream cheese-filled, gluten-free to jumbo-sized, there's a scone to satisfy every palate. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, follow the tips, and embrace the process of baking with love. Your efforts will be rewarded with warm, fluffy scones that are perfect for enjoying with loved ones or as a special treat for yourself. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin scones fill your kitchen!

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