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
Servings 12 servings
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.
Notes
Recommended Condiments: Devonshire cream, lemon curd, cherry jam