Maple Pecan Scones wiith Cinnamon Glaze
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Farm Bureau Front Porch - Heather Disarro
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. cold heavy cream
- 5 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tsp. maple extract
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Set aside.
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In large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and ground cinnamon.
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In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together one cup of heavy cream and the maple extract. Set aside.
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To the dry ingredients, add the cold butter and ,using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
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Stir in the toasted pecans. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the heavy cream mixture just until a dough ball forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead 6 to 8 times, just until a ball is formed.
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Press into 9-inch circle, then slice into 8 even triangles.
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Place the triangles onto the prepared baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, stir together the tablespoon of cream and tablespoon of maple syrup. Brush onto the scones as a wash.
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Bake the scones for 13 to 16 minutes until browned and golden on top.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 20 minutes before glazing.
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To make the glaze, whisk together the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
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Whisk in the powdered sugar until a glaze is formed.
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When the scones have cooled, gently dip them into the glaze.
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Serve immediately or allow to sit overnight for the glaze to harden.