Pumpkin Scones

-Makes 8 scones

2 cups all purpose flour

1 T baking powder

1 tsp kosher salt

1 T + 1/4 tsp Spiva Cooking Pumpkin Spice

4 T sugar

5 T unsalted butter, cubed

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup pumpkin puree

¾ cup powdered sugar (optional)

2 T pure maple syrup (optional)

2 T cream or milk (optional), or amount needed for glaze consistency

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice, and sugar.
3. Add the cubed butter and combine by working it in with your hands until the mixture has small pea sized pieces throughout.
4. Add the heavy cream and pumpkin and fold in with a spatula until just combined.
5. Lay the dough on a lightly floured surface and form a 1 inch thick circle, making sure to press the edges in so there are no cracks.
6. Cut the circle in half, and then each half into 4 wedges.
7. Lay the wedges on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for about 25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the middle slightly springs back when touched.
9. Allow the scones to cool.
10. If using the glaze, mix the powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice, maple syrup, and milk/cream together to form a smooth sauce that can be drizzled. 
11. Once the scones are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over top.