Almond scones with amaretto butter recipe

Recipe for almond scones with amaretto butter in our easy biscuit recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• Scones:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
• Glaze:
  • 1 egg white mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, optional
• Butter:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur

How to make almond scones with amaretto butter

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
• Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture is the texture of coarse crumbs. Stir in the almonds.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together whole egg, almond extract and milk.
• Make a well in dry ingredients and pour liquid into it. Combine with a few swift strokes.
• Dough should form a ball and all flour should be incorporated. Do not overmix.
• Place dough on lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch circle.
• Carefully place on baking sheet and cut into 8 wedges, sides still touching.
• Brush lightly with egg-white glaze and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until cooked through and golden.
• Let cool 10 minutes before serving with amaretto Butter.
• To make amaretto butter: Place butter and honey in food processor, whip a few minutes until fluffy. Add the amaretto and whip until totally smooth.

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