Description
Delicious and tender Maple Pecan Scones, perfect for breakfast or any gathering, with a delightful blend of maple syrup and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the maple syrup and heavy cream until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans gently.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm.
Notes
Chilling your ingredients can help create flakier scones. Avoid overmixing the dough for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, maple pecan, breakfast, baking, desserts