My favorite scones

Hello you peoples!

I said “follow me I have scones.” And I do!

These are my favorite scones.

Now they can be your favorite too! 😉

Here is the recipe.

Makes 10 servings. (I usually make a double batch for my family) (my parents, my 7 siblings and me.)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups flour
• 10 tsp sugar (divided)
• 1 Tbsp orange zest
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup cold butter
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp milk

GLAZE (OPTIONAL)

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp orange juice

 

Directions-

1. In a large bowl combine the flour, 7 tsp sugar,orange zest, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs: set aside. In a small bowl combine the cranberries, orange juice cream and egg. Ad the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
2. On a floured surface, gently knead 6-8 times. Pat dough into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
3. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove to wire wrack and let cool slighly.
4. combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over scones.
5. NOW EAT THEM!!!!!! 😉

YIELD: 10 SCONES

 

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

please comment and tell me what you think! ;p

~sprinklesquink~