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Banana Scones with Maple Glaze

These tender, flaky scones, infused with ripe bananas and topped with a glossy maple glaze, offer a comforting start to any morning and a delightful treat to serve guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the scones
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas roughly chopped
For the maple glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  3. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then add to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped bananas.
  6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
  7. Cut into 6 to 8 wedges and transfer to the baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 13 to 17 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Cool slightly.
Glazing
  1. Whisk the confectioners sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and enough milk for drizzle consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the warm or cooled scones before serving.

Notes

Serve these scones warm so the glaze settles into tiny crevices and the banana aroma unfurls fully. Optionally, offer cold butter or thick Greek yogurt for added richness.