Savory Pistachio Scones
Before we talk scones I have a question for you…
Have you tried Gelato?
I have, I recall the first time I had it. It was years ago and I recall sampling a bunch of flavors before deciding on my favorite.
You guessed, right. It was Pistachio. I was so surprised, I thought for sure I would have picked some pretty colored fruity flavor. But Pistachio it was. I was not disappointed in the least. It was wonderful. I mentioned how much I like pistachios last week on my Pistachio Cupcake Post. I got thinking that I need to make more things with those yummy pistachios so here goes….
The flavor of roasted pistachios gave these scones a really delicious flavor.
You can see the bits of butter in the scone dough and that is what makes them so light and flakey.
You can cut them into any shape, my favorite is hearts. I bet you already guessed that. Many of my scones are heart shaped. I’ve made over 20 varieties of scones. If you love scones as much as me take a look at my list of scones.
Bake them until they are lightly golden. Serve warm with butter, jelly or stuff them into your pockets and munch on them all day long or for the next 5 minutes which is about all the time, it would take to devour them if you were me.
I use THIS Pistachio Flavor!
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup COLD salted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 drops Pistachio Flavor
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup chopped roasted pistachios
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk, vanilla and pistachio flavor along with the eggs and pistachios.
- Mix until blended.
- Knead on a floured surface, or between wax paper.
- Cut with biscuit cutter.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Or you could wrap some up and take them to a friend. Or invite a friend over to enjoy them, that is if you haven’t eaten them all yet.
Me, well I poured myself a cup of tea and just sat back and enjoyed one….or two or three…but I know you’re not counting.
I have another pistachio recipe planned, that’s good news, right? You’re not tired of pistachios, really how would that even be possible?
Ok, that is all, enjoy your day!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
March 11, 2013 at 5:39 amThese pistachio scones look divine, Diane!!! Would love to have one – or three – about right now!!! xoxo
Diane says
March 11, 2013 at 9:13 amwish I could drop on by with some 🙂 that would make for a very fun day!
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
March 11, 2013 at 8:06 amI need to make these for my pistachio lovin’ son-in-law!
Diane says
March 11, 2013 at 9:12 amMy son says pistachios are his favorite and couldn’t wait to try these, they passed his TEST!
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March 11, 2013 at 9:47 amOooo pistachios make everything better! Love the hearts, of coures!
Leslie says
March 11, 2013 at 11:30 amI love love love Gelato all flavors! My fav though is Nutella.
Your scones sound fabulous as always!
Diane says
March 11, 2013 at 12:26 pmoh Nutella Gelato sounds YUM-MY!!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
March 11, 2013 at 12:23 pmI’m a sucker for scones… these look fabulous!
Amanda says
March 11, 2013 at 12:32 pmAnything that has pistachios in it is fine by me, love them!
Amanda says
March 11, 2013 at 3:42 pmWhat a great recipe Diane… love how you are so creative and use food in such great ways!
Maria says
March 11, 2013 at 7:33 pmI wish I was snacking on one of these right now!
Carolyn says
March 12, 2013 at 3:54 amYum, I love the idea of the pistachios in scones!
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says
March 12, 2013 at 7:50 pmI LOVE pistachio gelato! These scones sound amazing..pistachio is one of my favorite flavors all the way around!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
March 12, 2013 at 11:47 pmGood pistachio gelato is by far my favorite flavor too!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
March 13, 2013 at 10:01 amI do love gelato! And pistachios. What a great little scone!
Paula says
March 13, 2013 at 2:19 pmI think I’d go through these scones like I go through a bag of pistachios, in a heartbeat! Love your rooster tea towel too!
Kelly says
March 19, 2013 at 8:04 pmThese look delicious and I love pistachios. Thanks so much for a yummy scone recipe!! xo
Tracy says
September 7, 2018 at 8:09 amI adore gelato, Key Lime Cheesecake by Ciao Bella is my favourite, followed by Talenti’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. I’m a collector of scone recipes and this is the first one I’ve found with pistachios in it. I’m dying to try it; but where do you get your pistachio flavouring? Also, wherever did you find that gorgeous Chantécler rooster tea towel?
Diane says
September 9, 2018 at 11:15 pmHere is a link to the pistachio flavor https://amzn.to/2CKtFtw and the tea towel was a gift, I’m not sure where they got it from.