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Maple Pecan Scones

These maple pecan scones bake into tender wedges and finish with a light molasses glaze.

$0.91per serving $
35 minstart to table
6servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp very cold or frozen unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup toasted pecans
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 2 tbsp whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp mild-flavored molasses

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  2. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in the cold butter, stir in the toasted pecans, and mix in buttermilk, egg yolks, and maple extract.
  4. Pat the dough into a 7-inch round, cut it into 6 wedges, and place them on the sheet.
  5. Bake the scones for 15 to 17 minutes, then cool them for 5 minutes.
  6. Whisk whipping cream, powdered sugar, and molasses, then drizzle the glaze over the warm scones.

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