American Kitchen Classic Orange Scones Recipe

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American Kitchen Classic Orange Scones
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
1059
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups cake flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter , cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp cold butter , cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup sultanas or 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 3/4 tsp orange juice
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 4 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Into a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. Over low speed, add the butter cubes and mix just until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the currants and orange zest, and mix just to combine.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, half-and-half and orange juice. With the mixer running, slowly add the liquid ingredients until incorporated, careful not to over mix.
  5. Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured surface. Press the mixture together to form a cohesive mass. Roll or press to a thickness of 1 inch and cut into desired shapes (scraps may be re-rolled one time and cut again).
  6. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart, and cover and chill overnight (or freeze for 1 hour). Shortly before baking, heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  7. Brush the scones with the heavy cream and sprinkle over the turbinado sugar. Bake the scones until risen, the bottoms are browned and the tops are golden-brown in spots, 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the oven. Rotate the scones halfway through baking to ensure even coloring.
  8. Remove the scones and cool on a wire rack.
  9. Once cool, make the orange frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar and butter. Mix using the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer) until the butter is softened and incorporated.
  10. With the mixer running, slowly add the orange juice. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is just pourable.
  11. Brush or drizzle the frosting over the scones. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1059.5 Kcal (4436 kJ)
Calories from fat 470.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.25g 80%
Cholesterol 101.86mg 34%
Sodium 707.62mg 29%
Potassium 1701.46mg 36%
Total Carbs 136.56g 46%
Sugars 58g 232%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 13.4g 27%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 233.6mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 400.8 Kcal (1678 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.77g 80%
Cholesterol 38.53mg 34%
Sodium 267.69mg 29%
Potassium 643.65mg 36%
Total Carbs 51.66g 46%
Sugars 21.94g 232%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 8%
Protein 5.07g 27%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 88.4mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.1
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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