Fruity Pebble Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the Fruity Pebbles cereal.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead a few times until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
This is a twist on a classic scone recipe that will have you reaching for seconds (and maybe even thirds!).
First, let’s talk about the ingredients. We’ve got all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and the star of the show – Fruity Pebbles cereal. Yes, you read that right. We’re adding cereal to our scones for a fun and fruity twist.
Now, let’s get to the baking. We start by mixing together the dry ingredients and cutting in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, we whisk together the wet ingredients and add them to the dry mixture. Then, we gently fold in the Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Next, we turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together. We pat it into a circle and cut it into eight wedges. Then, we bake them in the oven until they’re lightly golden brown.
Finally, we let them cool for a few minutes before serving. These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a sweet snack. The Fruity Pebbles add a pop of color and flavor that will make you smile with every bite.
So, there you have it – a fun and delicious twist on a classic scone recipe. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Happy baking!