Mini Strawberry Orange Scones
Scones originated in Scotland and are a traditional part of British afternoon tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Fresh strawberries (diced)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the orange zest. Gradually pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out mini scones and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.