– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
– ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Making Cinnamon Starbucks Pumpkin Scones can be simple if you follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Pumpkin Mixture: In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
6. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick.
7. Cut Scones: Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the circle into triangles or wedges. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Glaze Scones: Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
9. Bake: Bake the scones for 25-30 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes.
11. Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
12. Drizzle Glaze: Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the scones.
Baking these scones is not only fun but also rewarding as your kitchen fills with delectable aromas.