Almond-Crumb Scones

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

Almond Streusel

  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine

Scones

  • 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Set aside.
  • 2
    In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles resemble fine crumbs. Stir in chopped almonds. Stir in egg and just enough half-and-half so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • 3
    Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead lightly 10 times. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with streusel; press lightly into dough. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
  • 4
    Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.

  • To toast almonds or other nuts, heat oven to 350°F and bake in an ungreased baking pan about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Count to 10! Overkneading the dough will make your scones tough.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Scone
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
205
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
11 g
Cholesterol
70 mg
Sodium
340 mg
Potassium
140 mg
Total Carbohydrate
38 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
7 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
12%
12%
Iron
12%
12%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 4 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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