Triple Sec Cream Scones
- 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit) or 1/2 cup cranberries (see edit above)
- 1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- Soak the raisins in liqueur for at least 15 minutes ahead of time. (add more triple sec if it doesn't cover the raisins).
- Preheat oven to 425u0b0F.
- Combine dry ingredients and cut in the butter with a pastry blender until it resembles course meal.
- Drain the liqueur from the raisins.
- Mix the eggs, cream, and raisins.
- Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough on to a floured board and knead LIGHTLY for one minute (don't overwork the dough).
- Pat the dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
raisins, triple, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, heavy cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/triple-sec-cream-scones-261027 (may not work)