Berry, Almond, & Orange Scones |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another Saskatoon berry recipe that 'Zaar will be holding onto for me! Sounds tasty and I will be making this when the Saskatoons are in season again next summer. Found in the Summer 2005 issue of Canadian Gardening. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup light brown sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1 cup saskatoon berries |
3/4 cup half-and-half cream |
2 large eggs |
1/2 tablespoon orange zest |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1/2 cup icing sugar |
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, & salt.
3. Cut cubed butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add berries & toss gently.
5. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together cream, 1 egg, orange zest, & almond extract.
6. Add wet mixture to berry mixture & stir until the combined mixture just holds together.
7. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface & knead gently for approximately 10 seconds.
8. Divide dough in half & shape into 2 6-inch rounds. Then cut each round into 6 wedges.
9. Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet allowing space for scones to expand when cooking.
10. Whisk remaining egg with a bit of milk or water and brush each scone with the egg wash.
11. Bake for 18-20 mins or until golden.
12. Stir orange juice into icing sugar to form a glaze; brush over hot scones then sprinkle with toasted almonds.
13. Let stand 5 mins for glaze to set then -
14. Enjoy!
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