These look really good for the holidays.
Reggie
* Exported from MasterCook *
Scones, Harvest Pumpkin
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Biscuits/Scones Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Low Fat Posted
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour -- (326g or 11 1/2 oz)
1/3 cup sugar -- (74g or 2 5/8 oz)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -- See Directions
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger -- See Directions
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -- See Directions
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice -- See Directions
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup minced crystallized ginger -- cinnamon
chips, or chocolate chips, to 2 cups
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs
coarse white sparkling sugar -- for topping
These deep-gold scones are as tasty as they are pretty. Cinnamon,
ginger, allspice, and nutmeg spice the dough; diced crystallized
ginger and cinnamon chips take their flavor over the top.
Hands-on time: 15 mins. to 20 mins.
Baking time: 20 mins. to 25 mins.
Total time: 1:05. to 1:15
Yield: 12 scones
tips from our bakers:
Wondering what to do with the rest of the canned pumpkin? Scoop onto
plastic wrap or into a small container, and freeze. It'll be ready
and waiting next time you want to make these scones. If you're really
serious about using your ingredients most effectively, use a scant
2/3 cup pumpkin (a scant 5 1/4 ounces), rather than the full 2/3 cup
called for. You'll find a typical 15 1/2-ounce can of pumpkin will
then be enough for three batches of scones.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking
powder, salt, and spices.
Work in the butter just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it's
OK for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated.
Stir in the ginger and/or chips, if you're using them.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and eggs till smooth.
Add the pumpkin/egg to the dry ingredients and stir until all is
moistened and holds together. You can use 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
in place of the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
Line a baking sheet with parchment; if you don't have parchment, just
use it without greasing it. Sprinkle a bit of flour atop the parchment or pan.
Scrape the dough onto the floured parchment or pan, and divide it in
half. Round each half into a 5" circle (if you haven't incorporated
any add-ins); or a 6" circle (if you've added 2 cups of fruit, nuts,
etc.). The circles should be about 3/4" thick.
Brush each circle with milk, and sprinkle with coarse white sparkling
sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.
Using a knife or bench knife that you've run under cold water, slice
each circle into 6 wedges.
Carefully pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just
a bit; there should be about 1/2" space between them, at their outer edges.
For best texture and highest rise, place the pan of scones in the
freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. While the scones are chilling,
preheat the oven to 425F.
Bake the scones for 22 to 25 minutes, or until they're golden brown
and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean, with
no wet crumbs. If you pull one of the scones away from the others,
the edges should look baked through, not wet or doughy.
Remove the scones from the oven, and serve warm. Wrap any leftovers
airtight, and store at room temperature. Reheat very briefly in the
microwave, if desired.
Note: One review mentioned that these need 1C sugar not what is
called for 1/3C. She stated that: "otherwise they have no taste."
Barb of KAF replied to her: "the added chips and crystallized ginger
should bring more sweetness to these scones. If you only used one cup
of added ingredients, perhaps 2 cups would yield the flavor and
sweetness you're looking for". Barb@KAF
Most of the reviews stated they were good (to fabulous) as is.
Cal 270, Fat 9g, Carb 44g, Sod 270 mg, Fiber 2g Pro 4g
Source:
"King Arthur Flour"
S(Internet Address):
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/harvest-pumpkin-scones-recipe
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 260 Calories; 9g Fat (30.4%
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
56mg Cholesterol; 355mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : 2015 - 1010