Pumpkin Seed Scones
These spiced scones are the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon tea or hot cup of coffee. We like them with brunch or even, with some cheese, as a quick breakfast.
Makes 18 scones.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice, ground
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup raisins
- 1¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup melted butter
Method
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1
Preheat oven to 450 °F.
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2
In a food processor, pulse flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and sugar together until evenly mixed.
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3
Add butter to dry mix and combine in several pulses until the butter is formed into small, pea-shaped pieces.
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4
Transfer the mix to a large bowl.
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5
Add pumpkin seeds and raisins. Stir.
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6
Add buttermilk and incorporate very gently, just enough to let the flour.
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7
Roll the dough on a floured work surface to a rectangle about 4 cm thick.
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8
Using a knife or cookie cutter, cut into pieces and transfer to a baking tray.
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9
Brush each scone with melted butter and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the scones are a deep golden brown on top.
