Kristen has found a happy new home for those bananas getting speckled on the counter (or falling at your feet every time you open the freezer door). In this #stayathome edition of "Genius Recipes," Kristen is joined (virtually) by her friend and author of "The Joys of Baking," Samantha Seneviratne to bake up a batch of Banana Bread Scones. Think: all the comforts of banana bread, with more crunchy-sweet edges and fluffy, chocolate-spiked middles—and ready in, oh, about half the time. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2y0L1kDP.S. Genius Recipes is nominated for a Webby Award! We would be so honored if you'd consider voting for us: https://f52.co/2WnApV9INGREDIENTS 1 extra-large, extra-ripe banana, mashed (1/2 cup)1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces2 1/4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1/2 cup)1 1/4 ounces hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)Sanding sugar for sprinkling (or turbinado or granulated)SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.
