sunny bog scones

Platte City, MO
Updated on Feb 21, 2013

The sweet, sunny orange blends well with the tartness of cranberries.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
  • 1/4 cup orange flavored cranberries
  • - orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cold (cut in cubes)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/8 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

How To Make sunny bog scones

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Measure water and 1/4 c sugar in sauce pan. Bring to a boil,add cranberries. Remove from heat and allow berries to soak for 10 min.
  • Step 2
    In medium bowl add flour, remaining 1/4 c sugar,orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Step 3
    Work the butter in until there are no pieces larger than the size of a pea.
  • Step 4
    Pour in butter milk and mix with large fork until there are no dry spots.
  • Step 5
    Strain cranberries, reserving the sugar water for another use, and add to flour mixture.. Mix in with your hands.
  • Step 6
    Turn dough out on lightly floured surface, form into a 2" thick disk.
  • Step 7
    Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush disk with heavy cream, sprinkle top with remaining 1 T sugar. Use pastry cutter to cut dough into 8 equal triangles.
  • Step 8
    Bake at 350 for 22-25 min. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Discover More

Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #orange
Keyword: #scone
Keyword: #Cranberry
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: English

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