Ingredients and Weight:
- Pumpkin: 500 grams (1 pound)
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (about 500 grams)
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1 cup
- Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation time: 1 hour
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and cut the pumpkin into small pieces. Steam until tender and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the cooked and cooled pumpkin pieces to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
- Add milk and cinnamon powder (if using) and mix until combined.
- Drop the dough by spoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Per Scone)
Calories: Approximately 350 calories
Fat: 18 grams
Carbohydrates: 45 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- The scones are soft and moist with a slight crunch on the outside.
- The pumpkin adds a rich, autumn flavor to the traditional scone recipe.
- The cinnamon powder (if added) enhances the sweet and spicy notes of the dish.
User Comments:
- "These scones were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect for the fall season."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make. The scones are moist and flavorful."
- "Added cinnamon to the recipe and it really gave the scones a nice touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to steam the pumpkin until tender but not too soft, to ensure proper texture in the final scone.
- For best results, use fresh pumpkin from the market or a good-quality canned pumpkin.
- Adjust the sugar and cinnamon according to your preference for a sweeter or spicier scone.
