These scones are delicious and can be customized to any flavor desired! We suggest adding dark chocolate chips to this recipe for an extra treat.
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Blood Orange Zest Scones
•2 c. flour
•4 Tbsp sugar
•1 Tbsp baking powder
•1/4 tsp salt
•6 Tbsp very cold butter, cut into small cubes
•1 egg, beaten
•1/2 c. cream
•2 Tbsp Blood Orange Zest (about 2 oranges)
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and pour into a food processor. Add in butter and pulse until butter is just barely incorporated. About 4-5 pulses. (Flash freeze for a few minutes if not cold enough)
- Combine cream and egg in a separate bowl and pour into food processor. Pulse until pea sized balls form. About 3 to 4 pulses.
- Pour dough onto a sheet of parchment paper, add Zest (and/or chocolate chips), and knead with sheet until incorporated but not overly mixed.
- Cut into triangles, brush with cream, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes.
ENJOY.