Scones, light and flaky delights. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack.
This rich quick bread lightly sweetened or savory usually served in triangular or circular shapes, go well with tea or coffee. These oven baked light and flaky classics are sure to delight. Try serving with your favorite jam.
Ingredients: 2 Cups All-purpose Flour 7 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Cup Butter (1 stick), chilled and diced 1 Cup Fresh or Dried Cranberries 1/3 Cup Chopped Pecans (optional) 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream, plus 1-2 Tablespoons 1 Large Egg 1 Teaspoon Orange Extract 1/2 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 -2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream, to brush top of scones
Mix heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract and orange extract together in a small bowl. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add diced chilled butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers combine until the mixture comes together with pea-sized chunks of butter. Pour heavy cream mixture into flour, add cranberries and pecans (you can leave out for those with nut allergies), mix together until it forms a shaggy dough. Flour your board or counter and hands. Place dough on your board or counter and work dough into a ball. Dough may be a bit sticky. If your dough is too dry add a splash of heavy cream. Shape dough ball into a 8 to 9 inch circle and, cut into 6 to 8 triangular slices. Place scones slices on a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or more. Cold dough is key. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Remove from refrigerator and transfer your parchment paper to a baking sheet or place your scones on a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Brush scones with remaining heavy cream. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until light brown around the edges and on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.