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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pumpkin Scones
Tender, warmly spiced pumpkin scones with a soft crumb, perfect for a cozy autumn morning.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
7 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and brown sugar until light. Beat in the pumpkin puree and yogurt until smooth.
- 4
Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, sprinkle lightly with flour, and knead gently until smooth. Roll out to a thickness of about 3/4 inch and cut into squares or rounds.
- 6
Place the scones about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.
- 7
Transfer to wire racks, cover with a clean towel, and let cool before serving.
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62/100
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Nutrition
per serving135
Calories
3 g
Protein
21 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
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Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Pumpkin scones are a North American autumn favorite that grew out of the broader scone tradition once canned pumpkin made the squash a year-round pantry staple. The pumpkin puree adds moisture and color while warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove evoke the fall baking season. Coffee-shop versions with a spiced glaze made them a seasonal icon.
Listahan note
This version uses pumpkin puree for a soft, moist crumb and balances it with cold butter so the scones still flake rather than turning cakey. It finishes with a thin spiced glaze for the signature coffee-shop look.
Technique cues
- Blot the pumpkin puree with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, since wet pumpkin makes the dough sticky and the scones gummy.
- Keep the butter cold and the mixing minimal so the pumpkin's moisture does not push the scones into cake territory.
- Glaze only after the scones are fully cool, or the glaze melts and slides off instead of setting into a crisp layer.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Blot the pumpkin and cube the butter while the oven preheats, so the wet and dry components meet cold and quick.
- Make-ahead
- Freeze the shaped scones raw and bake from frozen, glazing after, so you can pull off a few at a time all season.
- Leftover move
- Warm a day-old scone and crumble it over vanilla yogurt or ice cream for a quick spiced dessert.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Rinse the glaze bowl immediately before the sugar hardens, and wipe the floured bench before the pumpkin dough crusts on.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
pumpkin puree
moisture and flavor
Purpose: It gives the scones their color, autumn flavor, and tender, moist crumb.
Handling: Use plain pumpkin (not pie filling) and blot off excess liquid before mixing.
Adaptation: Mashed sweet potato or butternut squash puree gives a similar result.
cold butter
flakiness
Purpose: Cold butter keeps the scones flaky despite the wet pumpkin pulling them toward cakey.
Handling: Cube and chill, then rub into the flour quickly while cold.
Adaptation: A cold vegan baking stick gives a similar flake for dairy-free.
warm spices
signature flavor
Purpose: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove are what make these taste like fall rather than plain pumpkin.
Handling: Whisk into the dry flour for even distribution.
Adaptation: A jar of pumpkin pie spice covers the whole blend in one scoop.
all-purpose flour
structure base
Purpose: Builds the tender framework that holds the moist pumpkin crumb together.
Handling: Spoon and level, and whisk with the leavening and spices.
Adaptation: A 1:1 gluten-free blend works with a slightly softer crumb.
powdered sugar
glaze
Purpose: It forms the thin spiced glaze that crowns the scones and balances the warm spice.
Handling: Whisk with a little milk and spice into a pourable glaze once scones are cool.
Adaptation: A maple glaze (powdered sugar plus maple syrup) or a simple dusting both work.
Technique notes
- Drizzle the glaze in two layers, letting the first set before the second, for the bakery-style striped finish.
- Chill the cut scones ten minutes before baking so the butter firms back up and they rise taller.
- Add a pinch of salt to the glaze to keep the sweetness from overwhelming the spice.
Ingredient swaps
- Gluten-free direction
- Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and blot the pumpkin extra well to manage the wetter dough.
- Dairy-free option
- Use a cold vegan stick, plant milk in the dough, and plant milk in the glaze.
- Lower-sugar direction
- Skip the glaze and brush the tops with a little maple syrup before baking for gentler sweetness.
Serve alongside
- Maple butter
- Spiced apple compote
- Vanilla yogurt
- Toasted pecans
- Pumpkin spice latte
- Hot apple cider
- Chai tea
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store glazed scones airtight at room temperature for two days or refrigerated for four; the pumpkin keeps them moist. Warm unglazed scones in a 300F oven to refresh. Freeze unglazed scones for up to three months and glaze after reheating.
Equipment
- Pastry cutter or two knives
- Bench scraper
- Sturdy baking sheet
- Wire cooling rack
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