ALMOND CRUMB SCONES WITH HONEY BUTTER

Almond Crumb Scones With Honey Butter image

Provided by Jessica Silva

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

ALMOND STREUSEL
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 Tbsp cold butter
SCONES
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c firm butter
1 egg
1/2 c half and half
HONEY BUTTER
1 stick butter, softened
3 Tbsp honey

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using a pastry blender, until particles resemble fine crumbs.
4. Stir in chopped almonds.
5. Stir in egg and just enough half-and-half until dough leaves side of the bowl and forms a ball.
6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.
7. Knead lightly 10 times.
8. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
9. Sprinkle with streusel.
10. Press lightly into dough.
11. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
12. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm with Honey Butter.
14. For the Honey Butter: Whip honey and butter together in a stand mixer or with a handheld electric mixer until light and fluffy.