Orange Currant Scones Recipe

Name: Orange Currant Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SCONES:; 1-3/4 cup Unbleached All-purpose Flour; 1/4 cups Wheat Germ; 3 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 whole Orange, Zested (Reserve Juice For Glaze); 1/3 cups Currants; 1-1/4 cup Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted, To Brush On Scones Before Baking; _____; FOR THE GLAZE:; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted; 1/2 whole Orange, Juiced; 3-1/2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE SCONES:
1-3/4 cup Unbleached All-purpose Flour
1/4 cups Wheat Germ
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 whole Orange, Zested (Reserve Juice For Glaze)
1/3 cups Currants
1-1/4 cup Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted, To Brush On Scones Before Baking
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FOR THE GLAZE:
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
1/2 whole Orange, Juiced
3-1/2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar

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For the scones:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the orange zest and the currants. Add cream, and stir just until combined.
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Place dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently work the dough to form a round ball. With the palms of your hand form dough into a flat 8-inch circle, about a 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
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Place scone wedges on a non-stick baking sheet or a sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops and sides with the melted butter. Bake until lightly golden brown, about 14-18 minutes depending on your oven. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Serve with butter or glaze.
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For the glaze:
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In a small bowl combine melted butter, reserved orange juice and powdered sugar. Stir. Drizzle over warm scones.
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Serve with hot coffee or tea!

633

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SCONES:, 1-3/4 cup Unbleached All-purpose Flour, 1/4 cups Wheat Germ, 3 Tablespoons Sugar, and more.

Yes, Orange Currant 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.

Orange Currant Scones

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