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Almond Scones

Almond Scones

  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Almond Scones are tender, buttery pastries with a nutty almond flavor, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea time. Lightly sweet and finished with a touch of almond glaze and sliced almonds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in sliced almonds.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and almond extract.
  6. Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, gently knead once or twice, and shape into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges.
  8. Place scones on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with cream.
  9. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
  10. For glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. Drizzle over cooled scones and top with extra sliced almonds if desired.

Notes

  • Use almond flour to replace part of the all-purpose flour for even more almond flavor.
  • Add dried cherries or cranberries for a fruity twist.
  • Scones are best eaten the day they’re made but can be frozen and reheated.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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