Orange Scones with Berries


















pastry flour 3cups




granulated sugar 1/2cup




baking powder 2tsp




baking soda 1tsp




butter 1cup, cold




rolled oats 2cups




zest of orange 1




buttermilk 1cup(method below)




sugar 2tbsp, to sprinkle




salt 1/4tsp




cashew nuts 10g, chopped (optional)



dried berries 50g (any berries)




icing sugar 4tbsp/ 60g




fresh orange juice 1tbsp











Method:












Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.











Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and butter to make a dough.







Stir in the oats, salt, zest, buttermilk, cashew nuts and cranberries. Blend well.







Pat the dough into an 8 inch round and cut into triangle shape.









Sprinkle the tops with sugar and transfer to baking sheets.









Leave some room between each scone.











Bake for 17 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.









Allow scones to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.











Whisk together the icing sugar and orange juice, drizzle over the scones.








Good for a dozen scones.











Butter Milk:












Pour 1 cup of milk in a bowl.











Add 1 tbsp of white vinegar and stir until the vinegar combines well with the milk.







Allow to set for 10 minutes.











Add the required amount of the buttermilk to recipe.










Store any leftover buttermilk in an airtight container.

















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