Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Scones
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Yield: 8 scones
Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of brown sugar and cinnamon with these scrumptious scones! Quick and easy to make, these scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack. With a flaky texture and a hint of sweetness, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. Follow this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com to create these irresistible treats!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Pecans |
| 1 | Walnuts |
| 1/4 | Cinnamon |
| 4 | Light brown sugar |
| 1 | Unsalted butter |
| 2 | Vegetable shortening |
| 1 | Unbleached all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | Cream of tartar |
| 1/2 | Baking soda |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Buttermilk |
| 2 | Heavy cream |
| 1 | Pure vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the pecans and walnuts on a baking sheet and roast them for 7 to 10 minutes until they are light brown and aromatic. Once roasted, remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool. Crush them in a zip-lock bag using a rolling pin, then add brown sugar and cinnamon to the nuts, combine well, and place the bag in the freezer.
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Prepare Ingredients: Cut the unsalted butter and vegetable shortening into 1/4-inch chunks and place them in the freezer. Lightly flour a work board and refrigerate it. Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar into a large bowl and place it in the freezer along with a pastry blender for 10 to 15 minutes. Measure and combine the buttermilk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then refrigerate the mixture.
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Make the Dough: Once all the ingredients are prepared, it’s time to make the scones. Work quickly to complete the process without interruption. Remove the butter/shortening and flour mixture from the freezer. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter/shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal with a few slightly larger butter lumps. If using a food processor, pulse until combined. Add the nut/brown sugar mixture to the flour/butter mixture and toss lightly with a wooden spoon to combine.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk, heavy cream, and vanilla mixture. Working quickly, blend the ingredients together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until a soft crumbly dough forms. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can result in tough scones.
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Shape and Bake: Turn the dough onto the cold, floured work board. Gently work the dough, turning it no more than four times, and lightly press it into a rectangle that is 5×10 inches and 1/2-inch thick. Cut the rectangle in half to form two 5×5-inch squares, then cut each square into two 2 ½ x 5-inch rectangles, forming four quarters. Cut each quarter diagonally to create wedges, then place the wedges 1 inch apart on a light-colored non-stick baking sheet.
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Bake: Bake the scones in the preheated oven until they are lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Once baked, transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly.
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Serve: These brown sugar and cinnamon scones are best served warm. Enjoy them as they are or with your favorite spread. They can be stored overnight by covering them with a thin pastry cloth or kitchen towel to keep them fresh.
Possible Additions/Substitutions:
- Use 1 cup of raisins, dates, or other dried fruit in place of brown sugar/nuts.
- Substitute 1 cup of white chocolate chips, Hershey’s cinnamon chips, or mini chocolate chips for brown sugar/nuts.
- Replace 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla with nut-flavored extract for a different flavor profile.
- Use whole milk or sour cream instead of buttermilk and/or heavy cream.
- For added sweetness, drizzle icing over cooled scones for an extra special treat.
With their delightful blend of flavors and fluffy texture, these brown sugar and cinnamon scones are sure to become a favorite in your home. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack, they’re perfect for any occasion. Try out this recipe today and treat yourself to a delicious homemade treat!
