Berry, Almond, & Orange Scones

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14
Berry, Almond, & Orange Scones for a scrumptious breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

25 min

Cook

15-18 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
390
Sugar
25g
Fat
15g
These scrumptious scones are perfect for a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack. The sweet and tangy combination of the Saskatoon berries and orange zest creates an irresistible aroma that will make your mouth water. These scones are moist, flavorful, and have a delightful nutty crunch from sliced almonds. Make a batch of these scones for your family and friends and wow them with your baking skills.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3.Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.Stir in Saskatoon berries.
5.In a small bowl, whisk together half-and-half cream, eggs, orange zest, almond extract, and orange juice.
6.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7.On a floured surface, knead the dough into a ball. Roll it out to a 3/4-inch thickness and cut it into eight triangles.
8.Place the triangles on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
9.Allow scones to cool for 5 minutes.
10.In another small bowl, whisk together icing sugar and orange juice to make the glaze.
11.Drizzle the glaze and sprinkle sliced almonds over the scones and serve warm.

PROS

These scones are loaded with fruity flavor and have a moist texture, a perfect treat to start your day.

They are easy to make and the recipe can be easily adapted to work with other seasonal berries such as blueberry or blackberry.

CONS

These scones are relatively high in sugar.
Therefore, they should be consumed in moderation as part of a well-balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These scones are rich in fiber and vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin K which are beneficial for the immune system and bone growth.
Almonds contain healthy fats that support heart health and blood sugar control while reducing inflammation.

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