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Pumpkin Scones (Video)

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Beka

Pumpkin Scones (Video)

Mmm... that *time* of the year again when all the pumpkin recipes start poppin' up everywhere. I live in the lovely equatorial tropics, which means our pumpkins are of the green-and-white variety and we get them all year round (just without the carving). I believe that this recipe works for American pumpkins as well.

 

Japanese Kabocha Pumpkins

Fancy some pumpkin scones? I love this recipe - it makes a sticky dough, which turns in scone that is deliciously moist. Only 1/3 cup of butter (2/3 of a stick) is needed for each batch! It's my mother's favourite, and I make sure she has a stash on them in the freezer for afternoon tea.

 

It's an original recipe adapted from a sourdough scones recipe - the conversion worked quite well! I made this instructional video a couple of years ago, and the printable recipe is below (unfortunately it's in gram measurements). If you try making these scones, do let me know! I think it'll be awesome for a warm autumn afternoon, or anytime really.

Beka's Bakes - Mummy's Favorite Pumpkin Scones










 

 

 

 

 

Comments

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PalwithnoovenP

We have the same pumpkins! I live in the tropics too. They look wonderful. I think a cinnamon honey butter is perfect for these.

A tip on cutting the pumpkin is cut the off the top (where the stem is) first using a paring knife or even just the tip of your regular knife in a circular motion then get rid of it either by pulling it out or pushing it into the pumpkin. In this way, you've remove the hard part and you'll only use about half of your knife's length with better control in cutting the pumpkin. Easier, faster and less dangerous!

I use to peel and cut two sacks of large pumpkins for banquets and that technique is really efficient and time saving.

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Beka

Oooh thanks! I'll try that! It was years ago and I was cutting it like that as a bit of a joke to scare my mom. I've never cut myself on pumpkin, no fear ;)