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
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Bananas Foster Scones
Ingredients
- 2 large bananas
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
- 1 egg beaten
For glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup paced brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons banana liqueur
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons rum
- zest from half an orange
- 1 ½ 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 ¼ cup flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Turn the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and form into a circle about ½ 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.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
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!
Amanda says
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!
Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
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.
Amanda says
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)
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Scones are addicting! The lovely banana flavor adds that incomparable natural sweetness and it reminds me of more sophisticated banana bread 🙂
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
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.
Amanda says
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.)
Katie @ Butterlust says
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
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
OMG whyyyyy have I not been adding more booze to my scones?! These look fantastic!!
Amanda says
Booze in scones is a must at least once or twice in your life!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
I can't believe I've never made scones!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Ooo those scones look so heavenly! I've never had a banana foster flavored scone, but they sound and look SO delicious!! 🙂
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I adore bananas foster - and I love that you've put that wonderful flavor into a scone! Genius!
Kristina says
I need to try these, I love a good scone, and bananas foster is one of my favorites!
Amanda says
You will not be disappointed with these babies. Definitely my favorite scone to-date!
heather @french press says
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
Amanda says
Yes, these would go great with some coffee!!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
This recipe is just too brilliant and too enticing! Pinning it to try later!
Cookin Canuck says
Those scones look absolutely incredible! I'd be tempted to eat that frosting off the spoon.
Allie says
Yum! This recipe sounds awesome
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
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!