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Figgy Scones

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Figgy Scones

Figgy Scones

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Equipment

  • - Hand Mixer: Equipped with multiple attachments suitable for various culinary tasks from dough preparation to whipping cream, ensuring uniformity in recipes like Figgy Scones.

  • - Baking Sheet: Made of high-quality aluminum, this sheet provides even heat distribution to ensure perfectly golden brown crusts on baked goods such as scones.

  • - Digital Scale: Offers precise measurements for ingredients, ensuring consistent results in baking recipes like Figgy Scones.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Non-stick and heat-resistant mat that provides an easy way to roll out dough without sticking when preparing scones or other pastries.

  • - Stand Mixer: Equipped with a powerful motor and multiple attachments for handling heavy-duty tasks like kneading bread dough, suitable for larger batches of Figgy Scones.

  • - Bench Scraper: Made from stainless steel for durability and easy maintenance, perfect for working on scone recipes or any baking tasks.

  • - Piping Bag: Comes in various sizes, used for decorating Figgy Scones with glazes or frostings, providing precision and flair.

  • - Measuring Cup Set: Essential for measuring ingredients accurately in any recipe, including Figgy Scones; comes as a set of graduated cups and spoons made from durable materials.

  • - Rubber Spatula: Made from high-quality silicone that's flexible and non-abrasive against surfaces to scrape every last bit of batter or dough while baking Figgy Scones.

  • - Cooling Rack: Designed with perforated slots for promoting air circulation around hot dishes, ensuring even cooling of baked goods like Figgy Scones.

  • - Digital Kitchen Timer: Offers a convenient and precise way to track cooking times for various recipes, including avoiding overcooking or burning your Figgy Scones.

  • - Oven Thermometer: Accurate and easy to use, helps adjust oven settings for perfect baking results on dishes like Figgy Scones.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1/2 lb dried Calmyrna figs, stems discarded and figs cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • parchment paper

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Instruction 2

Whisk together buttermilk, syrup, and 1/2 cup cream in a small bowl. Mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment at low speed (or whisk in a large bowl) until combined. Add butter and mix (or blend with your fingertips or a pastry blender) until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Mix in figs, then add buttermilk mixture and mix until just combined. (Do not overmix.)
3

Instruction 3

Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and drop 10 (1/4-cup) mounds of batter onto each sheet, leaving 1 inch between mounds.
4

Instruction 4

Whisk together yolks and remaining 2 tablespoons cream, then brush over tops of scones (use all of egg wash).
5

Instruction 5

Bake, switching position of baking sheets halfway through baking, until scones are puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes total.
6

Instruction 6

Transfer to a rack and cool to warm.
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