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Bananas Foster Scones

Name: Bananas Foster Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 scones
Ingredients: 2 large bananas; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled; 1 egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup paced brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons banana liqueur; 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons rum; zest from half an orange; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

An incredibly rich and decadent bananas foster scones recipe that you will want for breakfast and dessert. These moist banana scones will be a new favorite

Scones are another one of those recipes I can never get enough of…. there are so many good scones out there and they do not get the love they deserve. These aren’t those dry, rock-hard scones you hear so much about. No, these scones are soft, moist, and full of delicious banana flavor. And butter. And booze. So you know it’s fuh-reaking amazing.

I wanted to do something a little different from your regular ol’ banana bread or banana scone. And I never had bananas foster before, so I thought this would be an awesome way to make something a little different and also get a taste of something entirely new to me. I am so glad I did it. Did I mention how moist these bananas foster scones are? Okay, I know I did, but I have to mention it again because these are just so soft and moist, you don’t even know. It’s because we use roasted bananas here. You can use really ripe bananas too, but I like the flavors that come out when the bananas are roasted, and it also helps break down the banana more which helps add to the moistness.

The best part of these bananas foster scones, however, is the glaze. I used the sauce for bananas foster and added a bit of powdered sugar to make it a seriously addictive glaze. I couldn’t stop sneaking a small spoonful here and there.

Bananas Foster Scones Recipe

Yield: 8 scones

Bananas Foster Scones

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 large bananas
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
1 egg, beaten

For glaze

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup paced brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons banana liqueur
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons rum
zest from half an orange
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap the unpeeled bananas in an aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until the skins are completely blackened and the kitchen smells of banana. Remove and allow to cool. As soon as it is cool enough to handle, peel the bananas and place them in a small bowl. Mash well and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices together. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is mealy. Mix in the egg and the banana until combined and a dough begins to form. Lightly knead the dough in the bowl. If it feels too sticky, feel free to add up to 1/4 cup flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Turn the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and form into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Use a pizza butter or knife to cut into 8 equal pieces and gently separate them.
Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until a light golden brown.
While the scones are baking, make the glaze. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add in the sugar, spices, liqueur, rum, and orange zest. Heat on medium until it beings to simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until it looks thick and syrupy. Allow to cool. Slowly pour the syrup into the powdered sugar and mix well. If the mixture is too thick, melt more butter and stir in. Alternatively you can use water to thin out the glaze if you want something less rich.
Drizzle glaze on scones when scones are cool.

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Comments

Sarah | Broma Bakery says
February 06, 2015 at 9:23 am
I totally agree with you about scones. Just last week I made a scone bread and Alex and I could NOT stop eating it. We were watching a movie and next thing you know there’s only 1/4 of the loaf left. Had we these scones in front of us, I’m sure it would’ve been the same story!
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Allie says
February 06, 2015 at 9:39 am
Yum! This recipe sounds awesome
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Cookin Canuck says
February 06, 2015 at 9:47 am
Those scones look absolutely incredible! I’d be tempted to eat that frosting off the spoon.
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Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
February 06, 2015 at 10:22 am
This recipe is just too brilliant and too enticing! Pinning it to try later!
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heather @french press says
February 06, 2015 at 10:35 am
I’m with you on the scones, they do get a bad rap, and I am loving the bananas foster thing you ave going on. These would be a great addition to my morning coffee
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- Amanda says
  February 09, 2015 at 8:45 pm
  Yes, these would go great with some coffee!!
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Kristina says
February 06, 2015 at 10:36 am
I need to try these, I love a good scone, and bananas foster is one of my favorites!
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- Amanda says
  February 09, 2015 at 8:45 pm
  You will not be disappointed with these babies. Definitely my favorite scone to-date!
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Martha @ A Family Feast says
February 06, 2015 at 10:38 am
I adore bananas foster – and I love that you’ve put that wonderful flavor into a scone! Genius!
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Christina @ Bake with Christina says
February 06, 2015 at 12:41 pm
Ooo those scones look so heavenly! I’ve never had a banana foster flavored scone, but they sound and look SO delicious!! 🙂
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pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
February 06, 2015 at 12:50 pm
I can’t believe I’ve never made scones!
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Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
February 06, 2015 at 1:30 pm
OMG whyyyyy have I not been adding more booze to my scones?! These look fantastic!!
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- Amanda says
  February 10, 2015 at 6:58 pm
  Booze in scones is a must at least once or twice in your life!
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Katie @ Butterlust says
February 06, 2015 at 8:03 pm
LOVE me some breakfast with booze! Especially when it involves boozy baked goods instead of a mimosa (because then I just want to take a nap)! I’m baking with bananas in the morning — we must be on the same wavelength this week! XO
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Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
February 06, 2015 at 8:31 pm
I am a total scone junkie, so these are right up my alley. But banana liqueur? That’s so over the top that I’d seriously have to consider doubling the glaze recipe just so I could eat spoonfuls of it.
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- Amanda says
  February 06, 2015 at 8:33 pm
  Haha, Well these scones won’t disappoint! (Btw, I may have cleaned out the measuring cups used to make the glaze with my fingers just to get every last drop.)
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Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
February 06, 2015 at 9:40 pm
Scones are addicting! The lovely banana flavor adds that incomparable natural sweetness and it reminds me of more sophisticated banana bread 🙂
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Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
February 07, 2015 at 5:24 am
Scones are the best! I’m so sad they don’t get enough love. I’m sure you’ll be bringing back the scone tenfold with these babies! They look fantastic. Also, if you could ship me a keg of that glaze, that’d be great, thanks.
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- Amanda says
  February 10, 2015 at 7:01 pm
  I adore scones. What I love is that these are Sooo flavorful and moist, you don’t feel like you are eating a regular ol scone at all. (Ps: I totally went overboard licking up drips of the glaze)
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Thalia @ butter and brioche says
February 08, 2015 at 3:29 am
I’ve never tried a banana foster before.. so I can’t imagine what these scones would taste like. But they do look delicious Amanda!
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- Amanda says
  February 10, 2015 at 7:03 pm
  Thank you! They are quite delicious and has a nice balanced mix of roasted banana, spice, and strong notes of caramel. I think you would enjoy it!
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Holly says
February 09, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Instead of putting the bananas in the oven to brown can I just use very ripe bananas?
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- Amanda says
  February 09, 2015 at 1:18 pm
  You can! It just won’t have the same depth of flavor as the roasted bananas, but still very, very tasty!!
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  - Holly says
    February 09, 2015 at 2:41 pm
    Oh, ok, that makes sense! Thanks for getting back to me!
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    - Amanda says
      February 10, 2015 at 7:07 pm
      No problem! Let me know how they turn out for you!!
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Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
August 27, 2015 at 9:54 am
I was JUST writing down bananas foster dessert ideas and saw this — oh my gosh, speaking to my heart! I would never ever have thought to turn the flavors into a scone. SO in love!
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Spencer says
January 01, 2018 at 6:01 pm
So I just made these scones and they came out super dry and cakey. I followed the recipe precisely but it seemed like here was not enough liquid or moisture to the dough. Can you recommend an adjustment?
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- Amanda says
  January 01, 2018 at 7:15 pm
  It could be that the size of your bananas were smaller than the ones I tested with. You can add heavy cream or whole milk to the mixture to moisten it. I would add a tablespoon at a time until your dough is a nice, workable consistency.
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