Harvest Pumpkin Scones Recipes

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices. Work in the butter** just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it's OK for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated. **NOTE: Grating cold butter helps to incorporate it into the dry ingredients, much easier. Stir in the ginger and/or chips, if you're using them. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and eggs till smooth. Add the pumpkin/egg to the dry ingredients and stir until all is moistened and holds together***. ***I found that my dough didn't turn out very moist. Don't panic, if it does. I simply pressed the dough together, and it worked out great. Line a baking sheet with parchment; if you don't have parchment, just use it without greasing it. Sprinkle a bit of flour atop the parchment or pan. Scrape the dough onto the floured parchment or pan, and divide it in half. Round each half into a 5" circle (if you haven't incorporated any add-ins); or a 6" circle (if you've added 2 cups of fruit, nuts, etc.). The circles should be about 3/4" thick.* *NOTE: I found that room was "tight" to place two circles onto one baking sheet. Even though I spaced them, they spread out and fused a bit together. I recommend using separate baking sheets. Brush each circle with milk, and sprinkle with coarse white sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.** NOTE: I froze my scones first, and then added the milk and coarse sugar. It worked out fine. Then I cut them. Using a knife or bench knife that you've run under cold water, slice each circle into 6 wedges. Carefully pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just a bit; there should be about 1/2" space between them, at their outer edges. NOTE: Seriously, spread them apart! Mine fused together (see previous note). Use two baking sheets. Just sayin'! For best texture and highest rise, place the pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 425F. NOTE: Don't skip this step! It helps the butter to product steam and you get tender scones. Bake the scones for 22 to 25 minutes (mine took 20 minutes), or until they're golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean, with no wet crumbs. If you pull one of the scones away from the others, the edges should look baked through, not wet or doughy. Remove the scones from the oven, and serve warm. Wrap any leftovers airtight, and store at room temperature. Reheat very briefly in the microwave, if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease cookie sheets.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar.
• Beat in the pumpkin, yogurt and sour milk.
• Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, sprinkle with flour, and knead until smooth.
• Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3/4".
• Using a sharp knife, cut 2" squares and place 1" apart on baking sheets.
• Bake for 12-15 min., or until lightly colored.
• Transfer to wire racks, cover with a clean towel, and let cool.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Whisk pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and baking soda together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles small crumbs.
• Mix 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, sour cream, white sugar, and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until dough forms. Gently roll dough into a circle on a floured work surface and cut into wedges or use fall-inspired cookie cutters. Arrange scones on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
• Mix confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl until glaze is smooth; spread over warm scones.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220deg Celsius Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
• Place pumpkin on a microwave-safe plate, cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool. Mash with a fork.
• Combine flour, sugar, nutmeg and cheese in a large bowl and mix well.
• Combine pumpkin, cream and 1/4 cup milk in another bowl or jug. Add to flour mixture. Stir until mixture comes together, using a flat-bladed knife. Add remaining 1 tbl milk if needed.
• Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until just smooth - do not overwork.
• Roll our dough to a 20cm x 30cm rectangle. Roll up form 1 long end to the other linke a Swiss roll, and place on prepared tray.
• Make 1cm-deep cuts, at 2cm intervals, across the top of the loaf. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
• Serve warm with butter.
• You can also replace the tasty cheese with a soft, creamy feta, crumbled.