# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, allspice)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or Buffalo seasoning
→ Wet Ingredients
12 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
13 - 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
16 - 1 tablespoon Buffalo-style hot sauce
→ Topping
17 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
18 - 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
19 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chai spice blend, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, ranch seasoning, and cayenne or Buffalo seasoning until evenly distributed.
03 - Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cold buttermilk, egg, and Buffalo-style hot sauce. Whisk until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a soft dough just forms. Avoid overmixing for tender scones.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick round. Slice into 8 equal wedges.
07 - Arrange the scone wedges on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
08 - Brush tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with ranch seasoning and chopped chives if desired.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow scones to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
