Description
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of Fig Scones made with Fresh Figs and Walnuts—perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 grams) All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tablespoon (36 grams) Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon (15 grams) Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) Kosher Salt
- 5 Tablespoons (70 grams) Butter
- cubed
- 1/2 cup heaping (71 grams) Walnuts
- chopped (or other nut)
- 1 cup (155 grams) Fresh Figs
- quartered
- 2 Tablespoons (23 grams) Brown Sugar
- unpacked
- 1 Teaspoon (<1 gram) Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (127 grams) Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) Heavy Cream
- FOR TOPPING SCONES: 1 Tablespoon Cream
- Additional Cinnamon Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Cut in the cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and quartered fresh figs.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the circle into wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Store any leftover scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
Keywords: Fig Scones, Fresh Figs, Walnuts, Baking, Dessert