Orange Scones Recipe

Name: Orange Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup chilled butter, cut into bits; ½ cup dried currant; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 egg; 1 egg, separated; ¾ cup cream; sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chilled butter, cut into bits
½ cup dried currant
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 egg
1 egg, separated
¾ cup cream
sugar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
3
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Mix in currants and zest.
5
Beat 1 egg with 1 egg yolk in small bowl; whisk in cream.
6
Add to flour-butter mixture and stir until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
7
Turn out on lightly-floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
8
Roll out to thickness of 1 inch.
9
Cut into 3 inch rounds with cookie cutter.
10
Transfer to baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
11
Brush tops with egg white and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
12
Bake until puffy and light-brown, about 18 minutes.

598

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Orange 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 Scones

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