– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1/3 cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 1/4 cup buttermilk
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon allspice
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for swirling)
– Optional: frosting or glaze for drizzling
Follow these easy steps to bake your own perfect Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Scones:
1. Preheat the 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 flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
3. Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and egg until smooth and well incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
6. Prepare for Swirling: On a floured surface, turn the dough out and shape it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
7. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Starting from one end, roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges.
8. Cut the Scones: Slice the log into 8 equal pieces. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Feel free to drizzle frosting or glaze on top once cooled for an extra special touch!