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Banana Scones

Irresistibly Soft Banana Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze

These Banana Scones are soft, flaky, and topped with a delicious cream cheese glaze for a delightful breakfast treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Scone Base
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid dryness
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Aids in leavening
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Contributes to texture
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg Adds depth to flavor
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Can be light or dark
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Cubed and cold
  • 2 large Ripe bananas Mashed
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Full-fat preferred
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract Adds sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Adjust sweetness as needed
  • 2 tbsp Milk For thinning consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • parchment paper
  • oven
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar.
  2. Cut the cold cubed unsalted butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash ripe bananas and combine with heavy cream, vanilla extract, and beaten egg.
  4. Gently fold the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined cookie sheet, shaping it into a 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush the shaped scones with heavy cream.
  7. Bake scones for 25 to 28 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow scones to cool on the sheet for 15 minutes before glazing.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, milk, and a dash of cinnamon.
  10. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled banana scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For better texture, use very cold butter and avoid over-kneading the dough. Ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture.

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