Orange Currant Scones Recipe

Name: Orange Currant Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose white flour; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into bits; 3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest (from about 2 navel oranges); 1 1/2 cups dried currants; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup granulated raw sugar (turbinado or Demerara)

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose white flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into bits
3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest (from about 2 navel oranges)
1 1/2 cups dried currants
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated raw sugar (turbinado or Demerara)

1
In a bowl of a standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2
Add butter and zest and beat until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3
Beat in currants.
4
In a bowl whisk together buttermilk and eggs and add to flour mixture, beating just until a dough forms.
5
Preheat oven to 350F.
6
and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
7
On each sheet arrange six 1/2-cup mounds of dough about 1 inch apart.
8
Sprinkle mounds with raw sugar and chill 15 minutes.
9
Bake scones in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets half-way through baking, until light brown, about 20 minutes.

1420

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose white flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 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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