Orange-Almond Scones

These toothsome Orange-Almond Scones incorporate the delightful flavors of the Christmas season (orange and almond) into one delicious treat. Author: Tea Time Magazine December 2021

Cook Time 16

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Author Tanya

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
1 cup plus 2½ tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream divided
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup plus 1½ tablespoons cold cream, orange zest, and almond extract.
Add cream mixture to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until a dough starts to come together.
Working gently, bring dough together with hands.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently 4 to 5 times.
Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to a ¾-inch thickness.
Using a 2¼-inch fluted round cutter dipped in flour, cut 12 scones from dough without twisting cutter, rerolling scraps once.
Place scones 2 inches apartment on prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg and remaining 1 tablespoon cream.
Brush tops of scones with egg mixture. Sprinkle tops of scones with almonds.
Bake until golden brown, 16 to 20 minutes.
Let cool on pan for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.