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
These pistachio scones look divine, Diane!!! Would love to have one – or three – about right now!!! xoxo
Diane says
wish I could drop on by with some 🙂 that would make for a very fun day!
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
I need to make these for my pistachio lovin’ son-in-law!
Diane says
My son says pistachios are his favorite and couldn’t wait to try these, they passed his TEST!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Oooo pistachios make everything better! Love the hearts, of coures!
Leslie says
I love love love Gelato all flavors! My fav though is Nutella.
Your scones sound fabulous as always!
Diane says
oh Nutella Gelato sounds YUM-MY!!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I’m a sucker for scones… these look fabulous!
Amanda says
Anything that has pistachios in it is fine by me, love them!
Amanda says
What a great recipe Diane… love how you are so creative and use food in such great ways!
Maria says
I wish I was snacking on one of these right now!
Carolyn says
Yum, I love the idea of the pistachios in scones!
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says
I LOVE pistachio gelato! These scones sound amazing..pistachio is one of my favorite flavors all the way around!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Good pistachio gelato is by far my favorite flavor too!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I do love gelato! And pistachios. What a great little scone!
Paula says
I 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
These look delicious and I love pistachios. Thanks so much for a yummy scone recipe!! xo
Tracy says
I 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
Here 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.