Praline and Cream Scones Recipe

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Praline and Cream Scones
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Directions:

  1. Lightly oil a 10-inch diameter circle on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir the sugar and rum together; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
  3. Increase heat to high, bring mixture to a boil.
  4. Cook without stirring for 4 minutes, or until the mixture turns amber and caramelizes; Immediately stir in pecans and stir to coat the nuts with the syrup.
  5. Immediately scrape mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; cool for 20 minutes or until hardened.
  6. Transfer mixture to a cutting board and chop the praline.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°; lightly butter a 10 inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.
  8. In a big bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
  9. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes; sprinkle over flour mixture.
  10. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  11. In a smaller bowl, stir the eggs, cream, and vanilla together.
  12. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture; stir to combine (dough will be sticky).
  13. With lightly floured hands, knead in the praline until evenly distributed.
  14. With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into a 9-inch circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.
  15. Brush the egg mixture over the top and sides of the dough.
  16. With a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges.
  17. Press 2 pecan halves onto the end of each wedge.
  18. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.
  19. Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
  20. Using a spatula, transfer scones to a wire rack to cool; recut into wedges, if needed.
  21. Serve warm, or cool; freeze well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 602.67 Kcal (2523 kJ)
Calories from fat 323.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.89g 55%
Cholesterol 103.42mg 34%
Sodium 236.7mg 10%
Potassium 411mg 9%
Total Carbs 60.72g 20%
Sugars 17.91g 72%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16%
Protein 10.28g 21%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 134.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 433.23 Kcal (1814 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.8g 55%
Cholesterol 74.34mg 34%
Sodium 170.15mg 10%
Potassium 295.44mg 9%
Total Carbs 43.65g 20%
Sugars 12.88g 72%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 16%
Protein 7.39g 21%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 11%
Calcium 96.8mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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