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    Home » Recipes » Scones Recipes

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Scones

    Published: Sep 24, 2019 · Modified: Sep 1, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Fall is going to be here soon, so it's time to break out my gluten free pumpkin spice scones recipe. You can't eat these beauties without getting a smile on your face because they scream FALL! They are soft, flavorful, and really easy to make. 

    a gluten free pumpkin spice scone on a white plate
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    Imagine on a crisp fall morning, rubbing the sleep out of your eyes and biting into a perfectly fall-flavored breakfast! That is what you get when you make these gluten free pumpkin spice scones. No one in the Fearless Dining home can resist that spicy goodness they are filled with.

    This is one of the best scone recipes because it's perfectly sweetened and has a thick icing on top. Pumpkin, spices and the texture is impressive. If you love scones as much as we do, be sure to check out all of my delicious gluten free scones recipes on the blog. There are both sweet and savory scones!

    scones with pumpkin spice icing

    Ingredient notes:

    • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours and I can not guarantee the recipe will work if you use other mixes.
    • Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    • Almond milk - I used almond milk but other dairy-free kinds of milk will work but I do not recommend canned coconut milk.
    • Pumpkin spice - Use store-bought or make your own homemade pumpkin spice.
    • Butter - Use vegan butter if you are dairy-free.

    Are you ready to try making these gluten free pumpkin spice scones?

    Recipe step by step directions:

    dry ingredients with cold butter chunks

    Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. Add the butter cut into chunks to the dry ingredients.

    HINT: Make sure your butter is really cold. It will help with the overall flakiness of the scones.

    using a pastry blender to cut in the butter

    Step 2: Use a pastry blender to cut the cold butter chunks into the gluten free flour mixture.

    adding the wet ingredients to the bowl of flour

    Step 3: In a small bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk to blend. Pour into the dry ingredients.

    Mixing the scone dough by hand

    Step 4: I like to mix my gluten free scone dough by hand. You can use a spoon too.

    cutting out scones from the dough

    Step 5: Move the scone dough to a piece of wax paper and roll to 1 ½ to 2 inches thickness. Use a scone cutter to cut out scone shapes.

    You can also cut the dough circle into pie wedges if you don't have a biscuit cutter. Follow these directions to make triangle wedge-shaped scones.

    scones on a baking tray ready to bake

    Step 6: Place the scones onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 350º F for 22-25 minutes until done.

    drizzling pumpkin spice icing over the gluten free scones

    Step 7: Mix up the icing and drizzle it over cooled scones. If you prefer more icing, you can dip the scones into the icing to coat the whole top.

    gluten free pumpkin spice scones on a cooling rack

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    What is a scone?

    A scone is a baked good that is well known in British baking. Scones usually have a subtly sweet flavor and can be sweet or savory. They come in all sorts of shapes and designs. You will also find them shaped like small pieces of pie in many coffee shops and restaurants. 

    What is the difference between a scone and a biscuit?

    The number one difference between a scone and a biscuit is that scones have eggs in them and in most cases, biscuits don't. Additionally, biscuits don't normally have fruit in them while they do have savor ingredients sometimes.

    What to serve with scones?

    These gluten free scones are perfect just the way they are, and you don't have to serve them with anything. You can always give them a little dollop of whipped cream, drizzle some melted chocolate chips on top, or serve with some protein like sausage or bacon. Don't forget to have a cup of hot coffee or tea too. 

    Why do my scones go flat?

    Sometimes scones go flat if you have overmixed them. Make sure just to mix the batter until it's just combined instead of mixing too long. Overmixing causes air bubbles to form than when the scones are baked the bubbles pop and cause a dense, flat scone.

    Also, make sure to always use super cold butter. I know it's tempting to melt the butter before mixing, but if you do the results will not be great because you won't get those yummy flaky layers. They will be hard and dense if you do. 

    What can I substitute for the egg?

    If you have an egg allergy or simply don't tolerate them, you can replace the egg with these gluten free pumpkin spice scones. Just keep in mind, if you don't use an egg, that the texture may be slightly different. I tend to use Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer.

    How long do scones keep fresh?

    These gluten free pumpkin spice scones will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    a scone on a plate next to a cup of espresso

    More delicious gluten free scones recipes to try:

    • Gluten Free Date Scones With Coconut And Pecans
    • Easy Dairy Free Gluten Free Strawberry Scones
    • Fresh Herb Gluten Free Cheese Scones
    • Easy Gluten Free Maple Bacon Scones
    • The Best Gluten Free Blueberry Scones
    • Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Scones
    • The Best Flaky Gluten Free Biscuits
    • Gluten Free Date Scones with Coconut and Pecans

    Recipe

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Scones

    Sandi Gaertner
    These delicious flaky gluten free pumpkin spice scones are topped with a creamy pumpkin spice icing.
    4.34 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Total Time 42 mins
    Course Gluten Free Muffins Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 scones
    Calories 313 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups gluten free flour blend
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup non-dairy or regular milk
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup butter

    For the Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
    • 2-3 tablespoons water add gradually

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
    • Add cold butter chunks and use a pastry blender to cut in the cold butter. When you are done the flour will look like it has little cold butter pebbles.
    • In a small bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk to blend.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix the dough.
    • Place the scone dough on a piece of wax paper and roll to 1-2 inch thickness (depending on how thick you like your scones).
    • Use a biscuit cutter to cut out scones.
    • Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes until done.
    • Allow to cool and mix the icing.
    • Drizzle over the scones and allow the icing to harden.

    Notes

    1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend, and Authentic Foods Multi Blend in this recipe. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn't contain Xanthan Gum, make sure to add 1 teaspoon.
    3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
    4. These scones will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Jaye Franchell

      September 24, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      Where are the recipes?? I'm receiving emails with good -sounding food like "pumpkin scones gf." But I can't find the recipe anywhere. You list the things to buy but not the amount, directors etc..

      Please help - they looks so good!

      Thank you!
      Jaye

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 25, 2019 at 7:40 am

        Hi Jaye, I am not sure I understand. The recipes are all typically towards the bottom. There is a grey box table of contents and if you want to bypass the article and specific tips I write for the recipe to go straight to the recipe, click on the recipe in the table of contents. Thank you.

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      • A Clements

        July 16, 2021 at 12:29 am

        I’m reading the scone receipe from Australia, what is a stick of butter please?

        Reply
        • Sandi Gaertner

          July 16, 2021 at 7:26 am

          Hi Jaye, it is the equivalent to 1/2 cup. Thank you.

    2. wilhelmina

      September 24, 2019 at 11:47 am

      These scone were so delicious! The glaze tops them perfectly! Great recipe

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 25, 2019 at 7:41 am

        I am so glad you liked them 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply

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