Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of blood orange scones, perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat. These tender, flaky scones are infused with fresh blood orange juice and zest, creating a unique sweet-tart balance that will brighten your day. Serve them warm or with your favorite jam for a delightful experience that transforms any moment into a cozy bakery escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 blood orange
- 1/3 cup blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp blood orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in blood orange zest.
- In another bowl, combine blood orange juice, heavy cream, and egg. Add to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; pat into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter.
- Place scones on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute blood oranges with lemons or grapefruits. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.