Brown Sugar Banana Scones
Soft, tender, and bursting with warm banana flavor, these Brown Sugar Banana Scones are the perfect sweet treat to accompany your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Made with ripe bananas, a touch of cinnamon, and sweetened with light brown sugar, these bakery-style scones strike the perfect balance between comforting and indulgent. Cold, cubed butter ensures a flaky texture, while a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top adds a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for baking enthusiasts of all levels. Whether served fresh from the oven or enjoyed the next day, these scones offer a delicious twist on traditional baked goods while making excellent use of overripe bananas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.333 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.666 cup ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.333 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round disk about 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for added texture and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
