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Cinnamon Bun Scones Recipe

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Delight in these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Bun Scones, infused with a cinnamon sugar swirl and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfectly tender and lightly sweetened, these scones are an ideal treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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Scones

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned)
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • ¾ cup 2% milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a 12×18 inch baking pan by spraying with nonstick spray or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, oats, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter pieces until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the 2% milk, lightly beaten egg, and vanilla extract until blended well.
  4. Form Dough: Add the wet mixture all at once to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork or rubber spatula just until the dry ingredients are moistened; do not overmix to keep the scones tender.
  5. Add Cinnamon Swirl: In another small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this evenly over the dough in the large bowl, then gently swirl into the batter without fully blending to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
  6. Shape and Bake: Drop the dough by ¼ cupfuls onto the prepared baking pan, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until scones turn golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer scones to a wire rack; allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Prepare the Glaze: While the scones cool, combine the powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add 3 to 4 teaspoons of milk gradually, stirring until a smooth, pourable glaze forms.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm scones and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to ensure tender, flaky scones.
  • For crispier edges, use old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted by varying the milk amount slightly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat, warm scones in the oven for a few minutes to restore freshness.

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