Coffee Nut Scones
This is a really tasty recipe with the hazelnuts and coffee. My dh just loves it. Can't keep enough of them around! Great for breakfast, snacks, having with coffee, and packing in lunches! :)
Steps
Preheat oven to 425 degrees f.
Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine flour , sugar , baking powder , and salt in a mixing bowl.
Using a pastry blender or fork , cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl , beat together eggs , milk , and 1 tbsp.
Instant coffee.
Add to dry ingredients , mixing until just blended.
Stir in hazelnuts.
On a lightly floured surface , knead the dough 5-6 times , but not too much or it makes the dough tough.
Cut the dough into three parts.
Cut each part into fourths.
Pat each part into a patty or roll and place on baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees f.
For 10-12 minutes or until light golden.
Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.
Prepare glaze by mixing 1 tbsp.
Water with 1 / 4 tsp.
Instant coffee.
Add 1 / 2 cup powdered sugar , stirring until well blended.
Drizzle over scones with a spoon , adjusting consistency , if necessary with a little water or more sugar.
Serve.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, milk, instant coffee, hazelnuts, powdered sugar