Mini Star-Anise Scones Recipe

Name: Mini Star-Anise Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (about) heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons freshly ground star anise; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons raw sugar*

Servings: persons

2/3 cup (about) heavy whipping cream, divided
1 large egg
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
2 1/4 cups cake flour
3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground star anise
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons raw sugar*

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Whisk 1/2 cup cream, egg, and lemon peel in medium bowl. Whisk flour and next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Using large holes of box grater, grate butter over dry ingredients. Using fingertips, blend until coarse meal forms. Add raisins and cream mixture. Stir until moist clumps form, adding more cream by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Turn out onto floured surface; knead just until dough comes together.
2
Pat out dough to 1/2-inch-thick round. Using 2-inch-diameter cutter, cut out scones. Gather dough scraps; press out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out additional scones. Transfer to baking sheet.
3
Brush tops of scones with 2 tablespoons cream; sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 16 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
4
*Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at most supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup (about) heavy whipping cream, divided, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel, 2 1/4 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Mini Star-Anise Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mini Star-Anise Scones

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