Buttermilk Scones with Dried Natural Bosc Pears and Cardamom
These delicately flavored scones are lovely for an afternoon snack, breakfast or a celebratory brunch.
Our dried, natural Bosc pears are dried with nothing added and are sulfur-free. We have an extensive selection of premium dried fruits and nuts available in both our markets, and some are available online at www.sigonas.com. We ship!
Buttermilk Scones with Dried Natural Bosc Pears and Cardamom
These delicately flavored scones are lovely for an afternoon snack, breakfast or a celebratory brunch. Our dried, natural Bosc pears are dried with nothing added and are sulfur-free. Serves 8.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour divided, plus more for flouring surface
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 Tbsp Sigona’s Fresh Press extra virgin olive oil , a mild variety such as Arbosana from California
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup diced Sigona’s dried Natural Bosc pears
- Optional: one egg white for brushing
- Cooking spray or greaser of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cardamom. Drizzle in the oil and cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon zest, vanilla and egg. Once combined, add the dried pears. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead minimally and gently to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the dough. Dust top of the dough with a little flour so your hands don’t stick then pat into an ~8-inch circle. Cut dough into 8 wedges; arrange wedges 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, brush egg white over wedges. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Notes
Sigona’s olive oils and balsamics are available in our markets and online at www.sigonas.com.
We have an extensive selection of dried fruits and nuts available in our markets, some of which are also available online at www.sigonas.com. We ship!
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