Berry, Almond, & Orange Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 14 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup saskatoon berries
- 34 cup half-and-half cream
- 2 large eggs
- 12 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 12 cup icing sugar
- 14 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, & salt.
- Cut cubed butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add berries & toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together cream, 1 egg, orange zest, & almond extract.
- Add wet mixture to berry mixture & stir until the combined mixture just holds together.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface & knead gently for approximately 10 seconds.
- Divide dough in half & shape into 2 6-inch rounds.
- Then cut each round into 6 wedges.
- Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet allowing space for scones to expand when cooking.
- Whisk remaining egg with a bit of milk or water and brush each scone with the egg wash.
- Bake for 18-20 mins or until golden.
- Stir orange juice into icing sugar to form a glaze; brush over hot scones then sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Let stand 5 mins for glaze to set then --
- Enjoy!
flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cold unsalted butter, saskatoon berries, cream, eggs, orange zest, almond, orange juice, icing sugar, almonds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berry-almond-orange-scones-390639 (may not work)