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Cinnamon Scones: The Ultimate Ingredients Recipe

Cinnamon Scones: The Ultimate Ingredients Recipe
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These Cinnamon Scones are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, offering a flaky, tender texture perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Made with warm cinnamon, buttery dough, and optional mix-ins like pecans or raisins, these scones can be topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle or a sweet glaze for added indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

  • Chopped pecans (optional)
  • Raisins (optional)
  • Dried apples (optional)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze Options

  • Powdered Sugar Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1½ tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maple Cinnamon Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Cream Cheese Glaze: 2 oz cream cheese (softened), ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, dash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Cut the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully mixed.
  5. Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  6. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently 2 to 3 times to bring it together. Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick round disk.
  7. Cut Scones: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough round into 8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round shapes.
  8. Chill (Optional): Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. You may chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help maintain shape while baking, though this step is optional.
  9. Prepare Topping and Bake: Brush the tops of the scones lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if using. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  10. Cool and Glaze: Remove baked scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with your choice of glaze (powdered sugar glaze, maple cinnamon glaze, or cream cheese glaze) if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • For best texture, ensure the butter is very cold before cutting into the flour mixture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones tender and flaky.
  • Optional mix-ins like chopped pecans, raisins, or dried apples can be folded in after mixing wet and dry ingredients to add extra flavor and texture.
  • The cinnamon sugar topping adds a lovely crunch and extra cinnamon flavor, but scones are delicious plain or with glaze as well.
  • Allow scones to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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