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Banana Walnut Sourdough Scones

Scones that taste like a slice of banana walnut bread.
Course Breakfast
Keyword Banana, oatmeal, scones, walnut
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup  oatmeal
  • 1/3 cup  packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon  baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon
  • allspice
  • 1/2 cup  butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup  sourdough starter
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Crumb Topping:
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons  cold butter
  • 4 tablespoons  chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and allspice.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In small bowl mix together egg and milk. Add egg mixture to flour mixture, mix lightly.
  • Mix together mashed bananas, sourdough starter, butterscotch chips and nuts. Add to flour mixture, mix lightly.
  • Turn out dough onto well-floured surface. Knead 8 to 10 times. Pat dough into 10 inch circle.
  • Stir together oatmeal, brown sugar, and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped nuts. Sprinkle mixture over dough. Cut dough into 10 scones.
  • Carefully place scones onto parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425º for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet, cool on wire rack.