Almond Crumb Scones With Honey Butter

added by Jessica Silva

Yummy, sweet, a little crunchy, a lot nutty, and perfect with the accompanying
honey butter!
Cook time: 15 Min Prep time: 15 Min Serves: 8

Ingredients
ALMOND STREUSEL
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 Tbsp cold butter
SCONES
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c firm butter
1 egg
1/2 c half and half
HONEY BUTTER
1 stick butter, softened
3 Tbsp honey

Directions
1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and
the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using a pastry blender, until
crumbly. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using a pastry blender, until particles resemble fine crumbs.

4. Stir in chopped almonds.

5. Stir in egg and just enough half-and-half until dough leaves side of the bowl and forms a
ball.

6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.

7. Knead lightly 10 times.

8. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.

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 9. Sprinkle with streusel.

10. Press lightly into dough.

11. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.

12. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

13. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm with
Honey Butter.

14. For the Honey Butter: Whip honey and butter together in a stand mixer or with a
handheld electric mixer until light and fluffy.

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