PUMPKIN PECAN SCONES

Pumpkin Pecan Scones image

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories Scones

Time 27m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 egg
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

In a mixing bowl large bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl whisk together egg, pumpkin and milk. Add to crumb mixture and stir just until moistened. Stir in pecans.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges; separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.