Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Seeds
Delicious, moist scones with a crisp shell flavoured with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, topped with pumpkin seeds.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Flat baking trays
- Scone Cutter (Round Pastry Cutter)
- Small Bowl
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 450 grams self raising flour
- 80 grams caster sugar
- 10 grams baking powder
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
- 120 grams softened butter
- 2 whole eggs
- 100 grams milk
- 120 grams pumpkin puree
- egg wash or milk for brushing
- 50 grams pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°c (380°f) or 180°c (360°f) if fan assisted.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, sugar and spices. Mix together briefly.
- Add in the softened butter and using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until the mix resembles chunky breadcrumbs.
- Make a well in the centre of the mix and add the eggs, milk and pumpkin puree. Using a fork or whisk, mix together the liquids to blend evenly.
- Then begin mixing the liquids into the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon or with your hands.
- When the mix is nearly mixed, has stopped sticking to the bowl and has a few crumbs left in the bottom, take out of the bowl and place onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Gently knead until all flour has been combined. Lightly flour the surface again and roll out gently to at least half the thickness of the scone cutter.
- Cut each scone out carefully and place onto a greased and lined flat baking tray with plenty of space in between. You should get 6-7 scones out of the mix the first time around.
- Gently knead together any leftover pieces of dough to form another 1-2 scones.
- In a small bowl, break 1 egg along with a splash of milk and whisk together. You can use just milk either if you prefer. Brush this lightly onto the tops of each scone.
- Gently place a scattering of pumpkin seeds on each scone and gently pat down to ensure they stick.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until fully risen and an even golden brown colour, making sure to turn them after 15 minutes of cooking.
Notes
The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.