Pumpkin Scones
Summary
Yield
8 scones
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) chilled unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped fresh (or frozen, thawed) cranberries
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup canned pure pumpkin
- ¼ cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar
Method
- Whisk granulated sugar, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, cloves, baking soda, and 2 cups flour in a large bowl. Using the large holes on a box grater, grate in butter, tossing to coat in dry ingredients as you go; toss in cranberries. Mix in egg, pumpkin, and ¼ cup buttermilk.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1½”-thick disk. Cut into 8 wedges; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 25–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Brush scones with buttermilk and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake until golden brown, 25–30 minutes. Serve with cinnamon butter.