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eggnog and almond scones

Eggnog Scones with Almonds

Michele Pesula Kuegler
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter diced
  • 2/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup eggnog
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2-3 tablespoons eggnog
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400◦F.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add butter.
  • Combine dry ingredients using a pastry blender (or two forks) until butter is reduced to the size of grains of rice.
  • Add almonds to flour mixture, tossing gently.
  • Combine eggnog and vinegar in a 2-cup measuring cup, and allow to sit for 2 minutes.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla to eggnog mixture, and whisk to combine.
  • Gradually add liquids to dry ingredients; mix until dough forms a ball. (You may not need to use all of the liquids.)
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface and press into an 8-inch round.
  • Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Transfer wedges to rimmed cookie sheet, preferably lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are crusty on top and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Combine powdered sugar and nutmeg in a small bowl, and add eggnog 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Stir until you get a thick yet spreadable consistency.
  • Top each scone with a heaping tablespoon of glaze.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sliced almonds. (Do this before the glaze sets.)
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