Description
Fluffy banana bread scones merge classic comfort with British pastry charm. Warm spices and ripe bananas create a perfect morning treat you’ll savor with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 ounces milk
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 ounces milk
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cups confectioners sugar
- Raw sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas, supplementing with milk to reach one full cup. Incorporate yogurt and vanilla extract, stirring until uniformly blended.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Dice cold butter into miniature cubes and integrate into dry ingredients using fingertips or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gently fold chopped walnuts throughout the mixture.
- Create a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour banana liquid mixture. Delicately fold until ingredients are just moistened, avoiding excessive stirring to maintain scone tenderness.
- Transfer dough onto a flour-dusted parchment-lined plate. Gently shape into a circular disk approximately 1-inch thick, dusting with additional flour as needed. Cover with another parchment sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Remove top parchment layer and invert chilled dough onto prepared baking sheet, carefully peeling off remaining paper.
- Using a sharp knife, segment dough into eight equal wedges, leaving slight spacing between each for expansion during baking. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges transform to golden brown and surface feels firm when touched.
- Allow scones to cool completely on baking sheet, ensuring they do not stick together.
- Prepare glaze by melting butter and milk together in microwave, stirring intermittently. Incorporate brown sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually whisk confectioner’s sugar into liquid mixture, adjusting quantity to achieve desired consistency.
- Generously drizzle glaze over cooled scones. Optional: Sprinkle raw sugar or decorative sprinkles for additional visual appeal. Store in sealed container at room temperature for up to four days.
Notes
- Chilled dough ensures scones maintain their shape and develop a flaky, tender texture during baking.
- Freezing the dough for 30 minutes helps solidify butter, creating delightful layers when baked.
- Gentle mixing prevents tough scones, keeping the texture light and crumbly.
- Mashing ripe bananas adds natural sweetness and moisture to the pastry.
- Walnuts provide a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that complements the banana’s softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg