Friday, December 7, 2012

Vanilla Bean Scones

Have you guys ever tried the petite vanilla scones from Starbucks??
Well, you can make your own with this simple recipe, just follow these steps :)
Ingredients:

2 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vanilla sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste

1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons of cream or milk

Directions:


In a mixer, combine flour, vanilla sugar, baking powder and salt using the paddle attachment.  Cut the cold butter into 1/2 inch pieces.  Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until the butter is mixed in and is the size of peas.  In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, whipping cream and vanilla bean paste with a fork.  Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the cream and egg mixture.  Turn off the mixer once added.
Put some flour on the counter.  Turn the dough out onto the floured surface.  Add some flour onto the top of the dough, then pat it out into a disk - about 8-9 inches in diameter.  Cut the disk into 6 pieces like a pie.   
Separate the pieces and put them on a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15-17 minutes. 
To make the glaze, stir together cream, 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste and powdered sugar.
Ice them with spoonfuls of the glaze while they're still hot.



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