Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Cranberry Orange Scones (or whatever flavor you want)

Makes 8 scones

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

 1/4 c. sugar

1 t. salt

4 T. butter cubed

1 T. orange zest

1 Cup crasins

3/4 c. heavy cream

preheat oven to 425

-in large blow, whisk together dry ingredients. cut in the butter and add the zest and craisins.

- make a well in center of dry mix and add the cream. mix until dough comes together. slightly dry texture. but not crumbly. add additional tablespoon or so if needed. 

- Transfer dough to floured counter

- knead for one min. form the dough into a round one inch thick. and use a knife to cut the round into 8 equal wedges. put wedges on parchment lined cookie sheet. 

- crush the wedges with heavy cream and bake for 15 min until the scones are golden brown and edges are lightly toasted

- once cooled, glaze

Glaze: 

1 1/4 c. powdered sugar

1 t. orange zest

1 T. orange juice

1 t. lemon juice

dash of salt

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