1-First Step: Preheat and Prepare Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. This step sets the stage for flaky cinnamon swirl pumpkin scones. Measure your ingredients ahead of time and chill the cubed butter in the fridge; cold fat is essential for that tender texture.

2-Second Step: Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon ground clove, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. This blend of spices creates the warm pumpkin flavor you’re after.

3-Third Step: Cut in the Butter Add 7 tablespoons softened unsalted butter to the dry mix and use a hand mixer on low speed until it looks like breadcrumbs. This technique ensures no large butter pieces remain, which helps with flakiness in your pumpkin scones.

4-Fourth Step: Combine Wet Ingredients In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup full fat plain yogurt, and 1 large cold egg until smooth. Pour this into the dry ingredients to form the dough base.

5-Fifth Step: Form the Dough Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ones gently with a spatula until just combined into a shaggy dough. Dust your work surface with flour, turn the dough out, fold it once, and pat it into a 10-inch circle.

6-Sixth Step: Add the Cinnamon Swirl Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top and pat it gently. Roll the dough like a cinnamon roll into a log, then flatten it into a rectangle about 1 inch high and 12 inches long.

7-Seventh Step: Cut and Freeze Cut the dough diagonally into 7 or 8 triangular scones and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15-25 minutes to maintain shape and texture.

8-Eighth Step: Bake the Scones Preheat the oven if you haven’t already, brush the tops lightly with milk or cream, and bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before glazing.

9-Ninth Step: Make and Apply the Glaze For the glaze, mix 3/4 cup powdered confectioner’s sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon whole milk until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled scones and let it set for the perfect finish.