- Why is the scone flat?
- Old baking powder, or rolled too thin. Keep it 1 inch thick before baking!
Banana Nutella Scones
The classic English scone gets a modern twist. Banana adds softness and moisture, keeping them fresh for days, while Nutella... well, that makes everything better. Perfect 'leftover rescue' recipe for overripe bananas.
Ingredients
1 3/4
cups
Whole Wheat Flour
2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
pinch
Salt
4
Tbsp
Cold Butter
1/3
cup
Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)
2
Tbsp
Honey
1/2
cup
Milk
1
whole
Ripe Banana
1
large
Egg
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Equipment Needed
- Fork for mashing
- Baking sheet
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Tree Nuts
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a sheet with parchment.
Tip: Heat shock helps scones rise.
2
✓
Sift flour and baking powder, add salt. Rub in cold butter until crumbly.
Tip: Don't melt the butter! Cold chunks are needed.
3
✓
Mash banana. Mix with egg, milk, honey, and Nutella.
Tip: The browner the banana, the sweeter and easier to mash.
4
✓
Pour wet into dry, fold gently. Don't knead!
Tip: Mix just until flour disappears. Overmixing makes it tough.
5
✓
Flatten to 1 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into rounds or wedges.
Tip: Tall dough = tall scone.
6
✓
Bake 15-18 mins until golden.
Tip: Banana sugar browns fast, watch color!
7
✓
Cool on rack.
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 4 Tbsp Cold Butter
- 1/3 cup Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 whole Ripe Banana
- 1 large Egg