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Pistachio Scones





Yields
Makes 12 scones

Notes: Semolina flour gives these scones a slightly crunchy texture. You can prepare them through step 5 up to 3 days ahead; wrap airtight and freeze. Transfer frozen wedges directly to oven (do not thaw); bake 30 to 35 minutes. Serve scones with apricot jam.

Pistachio Scones




James Carrier
  About 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
 2 cups semolina flour or cornmeal (see notes)
  About 3/4 cup sugar
 3/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted pistachios or chopped walnuts
 1 tablespoon baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon salt
  About 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine
 1 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
 1 large egg yolk
Step 1
1

In a bowl, mix 2 3/4 cups flour, semolina flour, 3/4 cup sugar, pistachios, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2
2

Cut 1/2 cup butter into chunks and add to bowl. With your fingers or a pastry blender, rub or cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Step 3
3

Add 1 1/3 cups milk and the lemon peel to flour mixture and stir with a fork just until evenly moistened.

Step 4
4

Scrape onto a floured board and, with lightly floured hands, knead just until dough comes together (it will be sticky). Divide in half and form each half into a ball. Pat each ball into a 7-inch round about 1 inch thick. Cut each round into six equal wedges.

Step 5
5

Place wedges 2 inches apart on a buttered 14- by 17-inch baking sheet. Beat egg yolk with remaining 2 tablespoons milk just to blend. Brush tops of wedges with egg mixture and sprinkle lightly with sugar.

Step 6
6

Bake on the middle rack in a 375° regular or 350° convection oven until scones are richly browned, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Step 7
7

Nutritional analysis per scone.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 374Calories from Fat 34
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 43mg15%
Sodium 313mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Protein 8.8g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.