PUMPKIN GLAZED SCONES

 

happy november!!! this is my favourite month of fall by far because it is my birthday month ( & my dad's birthday month AND my dogs birthday month).. that is A LOT of cake that needs to be made. also in a few short weeks it will be american thanksgiving (which usually falls on or around my birthday) & then BOOM it's christmas season. i swear every year christmas comes around quicker & quicker. is this what getting older feels like?! let's kick off november with one more pumpkin spiced treat, scones! the glazes (yes two) add the perfect amounth of sweetness to the pumpkin spiced scone. perfect treat for breakfast or with an afternoon tea!

ingredients

for the pumpkin scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup raw sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

for the vanilla glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

for the pumpkin glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh or canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon, ginger & nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon whole milk

directions

  • for the pumpkin scones: preheat oven to 375 degrees. in a large mixing bowl add flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda & salt. stir. add the cubed butter & work into the flour mixture until pea sized crumbs are formed (similar to pie dough & biscuits). in a separate mixing bowl add pumpkin puree, whole milk, egg & vanilla. whisk until smooth. add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients & stir until a dough comes together. roll out onto a floured surface & cut into desired shapes. bake until puffed & golden, about 10-15 minutes. let cool while you make the glazes.
  • for the vanilla glaze: add all ingredients into a mixing bowl & whisk until a smooth glaze forms. if glaze appears runny, add a touch more sugar. if glaze appears thick, add a touch more milk.
  • for the pumpkin glaze: add all ingredients into a mixing bowl & whisk until a smooth glaze forms. if glaze appears runny, add a touch more sugar. if glaze appears thick, add a touch more milk.
  • to assemble: once the scones have cooled, begin with a thick coating of the vanilla glaze. let set. finish by drizzling the pumpkin glaze.
  • serve as is or with (blueberry) jam!