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Ube Scones with Ube Glaze

Deliciously Soft Ube Scones with Luscious Ube Glaze

These Ube Scones with Ube Glaze are delightfully soft and visually stunning, offering a unique twist on traditional scones.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 0.25 cup sugar adds sweetness
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter diced
  • 0.5 cup ube halaya substitute with ube extract and extra cream if needed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream full-fat milk can work in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract provides flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 0.25 cup milk to achieve glaze consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pastry cutter
  • Oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add cold, diced unsalted butter to the dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gently stir in ube halaya, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into an 8-inch circle. Slice into 8 wedges.
  5. Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.
  6. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, ube halaya, and milk until smooth.
  7. After cooling, drizzle the ube glaze over each scone and let set for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for the best texture. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender scones. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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