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Cinnamon Bun Scones Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these homemade Cinnamon Bun Scones, a perfect blend of toasted pecans, warm cinnamon, and a sweet glaze. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these scones offer a delicious twist on classic cinnamon buns and make a wonderful breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

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For the Scones

  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Prepare cinnamon mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the toasted pecans, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside this fragrant mixture.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Incorporate butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, lightly beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Form dough: Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Swirl cinnamon mixture: Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon-pecan mixture over the dough and carefully fold it in gently, just enough to create swirls throughout the batter.
  8. Shape and space scones: Using a 1/4-cup measure, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each scone for spreading.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes or until the scones are golden brown on top.
  10. Cool: Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
  11. Make glaze: In a small bowl, mix the sifted confectioners’ sugar with 3 teaspoons of milk, adding more milk gradually until you get a smooth, pourable consistency.
  12. Glaze the scones: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm scones evenly and serve.

Notes

  • For best texture, ensure the butter is very cold before mixing into the dry ingredients to create flaky scones.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones tender and light.
  • Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
  • The glaze should be thin enough to drizzle but not too runny; adjust milk quantity carefully.
  • Serve the scones warm for the best flavor experience.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/cinnamon-bun-scones-recipe/