Brown Sugar-Pecan Scones

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Brown Sugar-Pecan Scones
33 min.
8
395kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a delightful treat to brighten your mornings or add a touch of sweetness to your brunch, look no further than these irresistible Brown Sugar-Pecan Scones. With their tender, buttery texture and rich, nutty flavor, these scones are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Imagine waking up to the warm aroma of freshly baked scones wafting through your kitchen—it's enough to make anyone's day brighter!

What sets these scones apart is the luscious combination of brown sugar and toasted pecans, which adds both sweetness and a delightful crunch to each bite. Whether enjoyed as a comforting breakfast or a sumptuous dessert with a cup of tea or coffee, these scones will never disappoint. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a wonderful canvas for a dollop of jam or a smear of butter.

Best of all, they come together in just 33 minutes, making them a quick and easy option for busy mornings or unexpected guests. Plus, they're vegetarian-friendly, catering to a range of dietary preferences. So grab your mixing bowl and baking sheet—it's time to whip up a batch of these scrumptious scones that are sure to impress family and friends alike!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter cold cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup whipping cream divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. Freeze 5 minutes.
  4. Add 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cream and pecans, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. Turn dough out onto wax paper; gently press or pat dough into a 7-inch round (mixture will be crumbly).
  6. Cut round into 8 wedges.
  7. Place wedges 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  8. Brush tops of wedges with remaining 2 Tbsp. cream just until moistened.
  9. Bake at 450 for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein4.75%
Fat60.46%
Carbs34.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.38
Glycemic Load
17.66
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.2200000622998%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:395.01kcal
19.75%
Fat:27.01g
41.55%
Saturated Fat:14.57g
91.04%
Carbohydrates:34.97g
11.66%
Net Carbohydrates:33.53g
12.19%
Sugar:10.1g
11.22%
Cholesterol:64.12mg
21.37%
Sodium:406.79mg
17.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.77g
9.54%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.91%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.52%
Selenium:11.98µg
17.11%
Vitamin A:795.34IU
15.91%
Folate:60.26µg
15.06%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.13%
Calcium:127.9mg
12.79%
Phosphorus:104.78mg
10.48%
Iron:1.87mg
10.39%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.76%
Copper:0.13mg
6.35%
Fiber:1.44g
5.76%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.72%
Magnesium:17.96mg
4.49%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.91%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.94%
Potassium:103mg
2.94%
Vitamin K:2.26µg
2.15%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.07%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes