Frosted Cream Cheese Walnut Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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these looked and sounded so good. Recipe was adapted from The Prepared Pantry. Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for work surface |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces |
5 ounces cream cheese, chilled, cut into small pieces |
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, chilled |
1 large egg |
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped |
cream cheese frosting |
3 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 cup confectioners (powdered) sugar |
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1 to 2 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Baking sheets may be ungreased, or lined with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar; whisk together to mix.
3. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a small bowl, stir the buttermilk and egg together. Add the liquid mixture and walnuts to the flour mixture; stir just until mixed. The dough will be stiff and slightly sticky. If necessary, turn the mixture onto a lightly floured board and knead gently until the flour is combined. Do not over-knead as this will make a tougher scone.
5. On a lightly floured surface, shape and pat the dough into a circle or rectangle about 3/4 inches thick. Cut into wedges, squares or circles with a floured knife and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the scones are lightly browned. Remove scones from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
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