Snack, Sides and Starters
Pumpkin Scones
Prep 10 mins. /Cook 25 mins.
serves 12
Easy
Pumpkin Scones
Method
- 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan forced). Grease and flour a medium size, high sided baking pan and set aside.
- 2. Sift the flour and mixed spice into a large bowl. Add the chopped butter and then use your fingertips to rub the butter into flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 3. Stir in sugar, then make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. Add the pumpkin,1 beaten egg and milk. Stir to form a sticky dough. Be careful not to over mix as the scones will be tough.
- 4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead to bring dough together to form a circle. Press out to a 2cm thick round with your floured hand. Use a 5.5cm round cutter to cut out rounds. Knead offcuts together and press out dough to continue cutting out more scones.
- 5. Place the scones into prepared pan, directly against each other. Brush with remaining beaten egg. Sprinkle with pepitas. Press into dough.
- 6. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- 7. Serve warm or at room temperature spread with butter.
More Tips
- Scones are best made and eaten on the same day; however day-old scones can be freshened by warming in the microwave.
- Scones can be individually wrapped and frozen for school or office lunches.
- Scones can be frozen and thawed in the microwave.
IN THIS RECIPE
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Forgotten to soften the butter?
Grate butter coarsely, spread onto baking paper and stand for 10 minutes before using. Alternatively chop into 2cm cubes, microwave on 30% power in 10 second bursts until just softened.