Cranberry Orange scones

 Cranberry Orange Scones:

Oh Breakfast sweets, how I love you. I thought for my next post i'd make some yummy breakfast treats. See, Sweets can be comsumed at every meal. At least this is what I convince myself and my husband. Then, I hit the gym! I decided to help volunteer for my husband's work yesterday rolling Lumpia. I figured since it started at 11am, I'd of course bring a Sugar Bakes treat with me,Scones! Man were these good. I made a few flavors,but my favorite were these Cranberry Orange ones. These little puppies were like a burst of sunshine in my mouth. Not to mention they are insanly easy to make. When you pick them up they hold there own, then they start to crumb in your mouth...then there goes the first bite...OHHHH boy, they MELT in your mouth. The dried cranberry's paired so nicely with the orange zest and this amazing fresh orange icing. They sure were a hit! They would do wonders to your average cup of coffee too. Ok, onto the recipe.

Cranberry Orange Scones:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen

1/2 cup dried Cranberry

Zest of an Orange( I zest the whole thing)

1/2 cup Sour cream

1 egg

Drizzle:

1 1/4 cup confectioners sugar

2 Tbsp( or more if desired) of fresh orange juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2. Ok,this is were I formed a plan of attack( also to use less dishes.Therefore making my clean a breeze). 1st place 8 Tablespoons of butter( in a 1 stick form) in the freezer to harden.

Then take your electric mixer bowl and place the flour,sugar,baking powder,baking soda and salt in. Next placed the bowl in the freezer too. *You really want your ingredients as cold as the rockies. Really! This prevents the fat from coming after the gluten,which would result in a tough pastry.

3.After about 10-15 mins take both the butter and bowl out. Whisk the mixture in the bowl with a paddle attachment for about 15 seconds on meduim/low speed. Then grate the butter into the bowl( just use a cheese grater) and mix on low speed until just combined.The butter should still be in pea sized amounts,not
smooth.

4. In a small bowl whisk together 1 egg, sour cream and the orange zest. Add this and the dried cranberry's to the flour/butter mixture and mix again on low speed until just combined. * The dough will appear to not have enough liquid at first,but your doing the right thing. Trust me!

5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat onto a 7-8inch cirlce about 3/4 inch thick.Using a sharp knife,cut into 8 equal triangles, then place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until golden,about 15-17 minutes. Let cool.

6. After 5 minutes of cooling, drizzle glaze. For the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice together. Drizzle over scones and continue to let cool.

     Enjoy and Sweet Day!!