Iced Rhubarb Walnut Scones

These Iced Rhubarb Walnut Scones are a delicious way to kick off rhubarb season. Raise your hand if you look forward to rhubarb every year. Both of my hands are up.

But first things first. Let’s talk rhubarb. What exactly is this mystical ingredient that adds a burst of tangy goodness to our scones? Well, my friends, rhubarb is like the quirky cousin of celery, with a twist. It’s those vibrant, ruby-red stalks that steal the show, but here’s the catch – the leaves? Poisonous. So, trim them off faster than you can say “scone emergency” and focus on the stalks. Safety first, folks!

Now, onto the scone-making adventure! Picture this: freshly chopped rhubarb stalks taking a luxurious soak in white sugar, getting all sweet and juicy for a delightful rendezvous with your taste buds. Then, enter the food processor, our trusty sidekick in the quest for scone perfection. Tip of the day: pop those butter pieces in the freezer for 15 minutes before adding them to the mix.

With a whirl of the processor, the dough comes together. It is now ready to embrace its crunchy walnut companions and tangy rhubarb pieces. Fold, fold, fold – it’s like a culinary ballet in your kitchen!

Don’t skip the icing!

Fast forward to the oven magic, and voilà! Golden-brown beauties emerge, filling your home with a tantalizing aroma that’s practically impossible to resist. But wait, there’s more – a decadent icing awaits! Whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream for a heavenly drizzle that takes these scones from delightful to downright irresistible.

And there you have it – Iced Rhubarb Walnut Scones that are as easy to make as they are impossible to forget. So, grab your apron, preheat that oven, and get ready to embark on a scone-tastic journey that’ll have you coming back for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths. Happy baking!

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Iced Rhubarb Walnut Scones

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Tea time

Cuisine English

Keyword Rhubarb, rhubarb recipes, rhubarb scones, rhubarb walnut scones, scone recipes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 8 scones

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Scones:

• 2 cups chopped rhubarb stalks
• 2 tablespoons Plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter cut into pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Icing:

• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Cut the rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Toss with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 450 F.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
5. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined.
6. Add the butter pieces and pulse again until the butter and flour mixture has become crumb consistency.
7. Add milk and vanilla and pulse until the dough is wet.
8. Fold in the walnuts, then the rhubarb.
9. Pat out into a circle on a floured surface.
10. Cut into 8 triangles.
11. Place on the baking sheet and brush with 1/3 cup cream.
12. Bake for 25 minutes or until scones turn golden brown.
13. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool completely.
14. Whisk together 1/3 cup cream with the powdered sugar.
15. Drizzle the glaze over the scones.
16. When the glaze has hardened, plate and serve.

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