Almond-Crumb Scones

The almond streusel topping in this Almond-Crumb Scones recipe can be adapted to other recipes where a topping would be nice. You can vary it by using different nuts and substituting brown sugar.

They're really good with a hot cup of Assam Tea.

Almond-Crumb Scones Recipe

Almond Streusel

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons firm butter

Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firm butter
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 egg
1/2 cup half-and-half

Heat oven to 400�F.

In medium bowl mix the 3 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar and the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Set aside.

In a large bowl mix the 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles resemble fine crumbs.

Stir in the chopped almonds. Stir in the egg and just enough half-and-half so the dough leaves the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll in flour to coat. Knead lightly 10 times. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the streusel mixture and press lightly into the dough. Cut into 8 wedges but do not separate.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from the cookie sheet. Carefully separate the Apple-Crumb Scones into wedges and serve warm.

About Assam Tea

Assam tea is a full-bodied tea with a good malty flavor, which is good anytime of the day.

The Assam valley, where Assam Tea is grown, is in India. The Brahmaputra River dominates the valley. It is a large slowly meandering river that over millennia of spring and fall flooding has deposited a rich loam over the valley.

The soil where Assam Tea is grown is a deep and sandy and the region has a very hot and steamy monsoon season. Equally important is the relatively dry and cool winter. Perfect conditions for the Assam tea bush.

A cup of hot Assam tea is the perfect beverage to serve with Almond-Crumb Scones.

The English Tea Store

The English Tea store knows tea. Tea that tastes great makes you feel better and is good for you too. They offer over 100 different teas, including top brands imported from England! You can depend on getting the best quality Assam tea to sip with your Almond-Crumb Scones from the English Tea Store.

Tea Gift Baskets

Do you have a gift occasion coming up? The English Tea Store has Tea Gift Baskets too!

Tea Gift Baskets are a great gift idea for any occasion or no occasion at all. The English Tea Store has Tea Gift Baskets starting as low as $20.

The English Tea Store offers a wide range of Tea Gift Baskets such as an English Breakfast Tea Gift Basket or an Earl Grey Tea Gift Basket. You can even customize your order to include items of your choice.

Order some Assam Tea from the English Tea Store to go with your Almond-Crumb Scones and consider a Tea Gift Basket for that special occasion.

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