Raisin-Orange Scones Recipe

Name: Raisin-Orange Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 5 tablespoons butter cold, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 cup raisins chopped; 3/4 cup whole milk plus more for brushing; 1 Orange; raw sugar for sprinkling

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange zest
5 tablespoons butter cold, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup raisins chopped
3/4 cup whole milk plus more for brushing
1 Orange
raw sugar for sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl stir in flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and orange zest. Combine 3/4 cup milk and juice of 1 orange.
3
Mix in butter with fingertips until the consistency of course meal with a few slightly larger butter lumps.
4
Stir in cranberries and milk and orange juice.
5
On a floured surface, form into a ball and pat into an 8-inch circle, about 3/4-inch thick.
6
Brush top and sides with cream and sprinkle generously with raw sugar.
7
Cut into 8 triangles (like you would a pie).
8
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
9
Resist eating these immediately and let them rest about 10 minutes to firm up.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Raisin-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.

Raisin-Orange Scones

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