Best Cinnamon Pecan Scones
If you love cinnamon and pecans then try these delicious cinnamon pecan scones with your favorite cup of tea. If you want them sweeter, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon/sugar on top, instead of just cinnamon.
"Pass the scones
and pour the tea,
I now proclaim
a tea party!"
©Tea Party Circle
Scones Recipe - Cinnamon Pecan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup pecan pieces
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
4 tablespoon melted butter
4 tablespoons crushed pecans
cinnamon
Preheat oven to 425º F (215º C). Soak the 4 tablespoons pecans (for topping) in melted butter, set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix well. Cut in butter, mixing until crumbly. Form well in center of flour mixture.
In medium bowl, mix together pecans, egg yolk, sour cream, vanilla and pour into well. Stir until soft dough forms, do not over-mix. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface about 15 seconds. Roll out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into wedges, rounds or shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Sprinkle butter-soaked pecans on tops - drizzle any remaining butter over scones. Sprinkle lightly with more cinnamon. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 to 10 scones.
Back to Delicious Scone Recipes
Return to Tea Party Circle Home
from homemade scones recipe