Description
Blood Orange Scones are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, tangy flavor of blood oranges with a buttery, flaky texture. Perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon snack, these scones offer a refreshing twist on the classic recipe. Their vibrant color and zesty aroma will brighten up any table, making them an irresistible addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- Zest of 1 blood orange
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Juice of 1 blood orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in blood orange zest.
- In another bowl, mix heavy cream and egg; add to dry ingredients along with blood orange juice. Stir gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts. Substitute blood oranges with regular oranges or lemons for different flavor profiles. For extra flaky scones, chill the dough before baking.