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You can make these scones all year long by freezing pumpkin purée in measured portions. We tried this scone recipe with canned pumpkin, which makes a good substitute. Ingredients:
about 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
about 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine, cut into chunks |
3/4 cup canned pumpkin |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk |
1 large egg yolk |
1 tablespoon granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add 1/2 cup butter and, with a pastry blender or your fingers, cut or rub in until pea-size crumbs form.
2. In a small bowl, whisk pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk until well blended. Add to flour mixture and stir just until dough is evenly moistened.
3. Scrape onto a lightly floured board, turn over to coat, and gently knead just until dough comes together, 5 or 6 turns. Pat dough into a 6-inch round 1 1/2 inches thick; cut into 6 equal wedges.
4. Separate wedges and place on a lightly buttered 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk to blend; brush lightly over tops of scones (discard any remaining egg wash). In another small bowl, mix granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over scones.
5. Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven until scones are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack; serve warm or cool.
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