Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Scones


Once you've tried these sweet, flakey and tender scones they will become a regular in your arsenal!!

Steps


Work the dough quickly and put the dough wedges into the heated oven as soon as possible.
The process from mixing to pulling the finished scones out of the oven shouldnt take more than 15-20 minutes.
Scones are best served warm.
In order to keep the scones flaky its important to have all ingredients , work surfaces and tools clean , cold and dry.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
Roast nuts on a baking sheet for 7 to 10 minutes until light brown and aromatic.
Remove nuts and cool.
Crush in a zip-lock bag with a rolling pin.
Add brown sugar and cinnamon to nuts , combine and place bag in freezer.
Cut butter and shortening into 1 / 4 chunks on a small plate and place in freezer.
Raise oven temp to 450 degrees , lightly flour a work board and place in refrigerator sift flour , baking soda , cream of tartar , salt and sugar into large bowl and place in freezer with for 10 to 15 minutes.
Measure and combine butter milk , cream and vanilla and pla.

Ingredients


pecans, cinnamon, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, unbleached all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, sugar, buttermilk, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract