Saturday, November 20, 2010

Nutella Scones-Leave your Link





How long ago did you discover Nutella ?  Sad to say I didn't discover it until about 10 years ago and I can't imagine how I lived without it all that time. Nutella, pronounced "new-tell-uh" has been around since the 1940's . It was created by Pietro Ferrero, a pastry maker and founder of the Ferrero company. According to the history of Nutella , during the 1940's chocolate was in short supply due to World War II food rationing.  So Chef Ferrero used hazelnuts to extend his chocolate supply. Don't you love the combination of  roasted hazelnuts, skim milk and  just hint of cocoa? Check out the Nutella website , doesn't Pietro Ferrero look like James Dean ?

And if these Nutella Scones don't satisfy your Nutella cravings  head over to World Nutella Day site (which by the way will be 5th February 2011) and bake your heart out with all the Nutella recipes they have listed .



BAKED Explorations has a Homemade Nutella recipe on page 198 of the book-did you buy your Nutella or make your own for this recipe ?


I have a confession to make-I chose this recipe knowing I was heading to Oregon before this posting date and would have access to fresh picked hazelnuts !  I loaded up on them for my holiday baking and set aside some just picked,freshly roasted hazelnuts for this recipe. I can't wait to see everyone's results . Post your link and any comments under this post.

And a huge thank you to Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito for letting us post the recipes here. If you haven't done it yet, BUY THE BOOK - BAKED EXPLORATIONS-Classic American Desserts Reinvented

NUTELLA SCONES
Yield: 6-8 scones

Ingredients:
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark sweetened cocoa powder (like Valrhona)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 large egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup toasted hazelnuts,coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Nutella

Baked Note
Matt & Renato's advice: Do Not Knead Too Much. Stop working the dough the minute it comes together and don't worry if there are a few dry bits scattered throughout.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and place the rack in the center.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Add the butter. Use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until the butter is pea size and the mixture is coarse.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. 
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough just comes together.  Gently and briefly knead the dough with your hands. 
Add the toasted hazelnuts and knead gently to incorporate. 
Flatten the dough into a rectangle approximately 6 by 12 inches. ( it doesn't need to precise) and spread 1/4 cup of the Nutella on top in a criss cross pattern. 
Roll the dough up to make a cylinder about 6 inches long, turn it on its end, and gently flatten it into a disk about 1 3/4 inches high. Do not overwork the dough.
Cut the dough into 6 or 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.  Do not over bake.
Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool completely.  Place the baking sheet with the parchment still on it underneath the rack.

Assembling the Nutella Scones:

Heat the remaining 1/4 cup Nutella in a microwave until pourable, about 10 seconds on high.  Pierce the tops of the scones a few times with a fork.  Use a spoon ( or two spoons-one to scoop, one to scrape) to drip the warm Nutella in a zigzag pattern over the tops of the hot scones.  Transfer them to a refrigerator to set for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

Most scones have a lifespan of 24hours or less; however, these scones taste pretty darn good on day two provided you wrap them tightly and store them at room temperature.

Helpful Hints for Scones
Break up your butter in small cubes and then freeze them-helps prevent your butter softening/melting before you have your scone dough formed.
Let your scones be crumbly. Barely mix the cream into the butter and then press the dough. Remember the scone mantra-Don't Overwork the dough.

24 comments:

  1. Chocolate and hazelnut is my favorite combination. These were amazing and I can't wait to make more Baked deliciousness! I first had Nutella when I lived in the U.K. about ten years ago. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. So glad the world is getting smaller and we can enjoy foods from so many places!

    http://flavorsings.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones.html

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  2. I am addicted to these scones now !
    http://seattlepastrygirl.blogspot.com/2010/11/nutella-scones-ala-baked.html

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  3. I love these scones -- they are as beautiful as they are tasty! And they are just as satisfying even if you only make them half the size specified in the recipe!

    http://ipso-fatto.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-bake-along-begins-nutella-scones.html

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  4. A great pick for the inaugural recipe! Now I have even more reason to buy those big two-packs of Nutella at Costco (besides the great price)! It's perfect with these chocolate scones!

    http://web.me.com/mikejdunlap/Site/BLOG/Entries/2010/11/21_Nutella_Scones.html

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  5. We loved the scones!

    http://ecalifornialiving.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-sunday-morning-nutella-scones.html

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  6. These were tasty, if not tough. :)
    http://nomnivorous.com/2010/11/21/bsm-nutella-scones/

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  7. I liked them, but had some problems with the dough:
    http://boxingoctopus.wordpress.com/2010/11/21/nutella-scones/

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  8. My dough started really dry. Added about 1/4 cup of cream to get them to come together.

    http://holdmyhope.com/2010/11/21/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones/

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  9. i loved them :)
    http://honeydearest.com/post/1637344973/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones

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  10. Nutella makes everything better. Love this scone! Using a parchment paper cone is great for applying Nutella.

    http://wscwong.typepad.com/dessert_by_candy/2010/11/nutella-scones.html

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  11. Ohh how I love nutella. And scones! These came out great : )

    http://thesocialbaker.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones.html

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  12. Greatness!

    http://mybakingheart.com/2010/11/21/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones/

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  13. delicious.

    http://smashedgoods.blogspot.com/2010/11/bake-it-up.html

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  14. these were great!

    http://dabblinginthedelicious.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones.html

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  15. I don't like hazelnut, but everyone that ate these really liked them! I had a taste. Hazelnut, bleh. :)

    I agree, dough was a little dry and I had to add a bit more cream to make it workable. I used store-bought Nutella.

    http://www.porkcracklins.net/?p=1277

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  16. I'm not a huge scones fan, but I really enjoyed these. I'm a little late posting these, but I had to beat the Thanksgiving rush at the grocery store first.

    http://alittlecakewonthurt.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones.html

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  17. This was my very first time making scones from scratch. What better way to try it than a NUTELLA scone. These were delicious.

    http://projectdomestication.blogspot.com/2010/11/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones.html

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  18. I bought the Nutella and had some left over so I made a cupcake recipe with the rest so I wouldn't eat it all. I pawn baked goods off on my friends. They liked it, but I overdid the flour because I was afraid it would stick to my counters. :(

    http://julieboolie.tumblr.com/post/1647991663

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  19. Ooops, got distracted yesterday about posting...

    I found myself low on AP flour, so I did a mix w glutenfree tapioca flour. It worked, texture a little different, made a GF lady where I took them happy.
    : )
    It was like a *really* restrained brownie, more so than a scone...
    http://lisaguido.tumblr.com/post/1572027931/nutella-scones-from-bakeds-new-book-shared-at

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  20. Just posted photos-if yours doesn't appear it was because I couldn't save itto a file from your blog. So if you would like it added send me an email with the photo/jpg no larger than 800 pixels. Fabulous job by everyone and a good start for our group !

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  21. I first tasted Nutella is Spain in 1996 and I've been hooked ever since. These scones were the first recipe I made as soon as Baked Explorations arrived in the mail!

    http://www.franishnonspeaker.com/2010/10/nutella-scones.html

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  22. Just now getting around to posting my link; sorry!

    http://yoshimivsmotherhood.blogspot.com/2010/12/baked-sunday-mornings-nutella-scones.html

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  23. I joined late, so I am trying to play catch-up on the recipes I missed. Here are my Nutella Scones.

    http://thegreatcakecompany.blogspot.com/2011/04/sunday-baked-nutella-scones.html

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  24. Never heard of Nutella...but after reading I am sure going to find some to try!

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