Easter food and a recipe

 

 

Easter was lovely. We gathered at Sheila's in the afternoon. Some couldn't make it but the thing about a big family....there are always some that can. Sheila had put on a spread for us to enjoy. IF you want to see photos here they are...

Continuing on with the subject of food I received this picture of one of my sister's Jello creations.

 I'm not nearly as creative as she is.  Today I plan on making scones. I've got a recipe I've been meaning to try.

 

Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat Recipe

 

Ingredients

2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (I used dried cranberries)

Zest from one orange, divided (reserve 2 teaspoons for glaze)

1 cup buttermilk ( I used milk plus lemon juice)

1 large egg, lightly beaten ( not really necessary. It's only to brush on before baking)

Glaze

2 teaspoon orange zest

1 cup powdered sugar

2 Tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest. (Note: set aside 2 teaspoons of orange zest to use in the glaze).

3. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.

5. Fold in the cranberries. Lightly flour your hands and press dough into a ball. 

6. Sprinkle work surface with a little all purpose flour and knead dough 6 to 8 times.

7. Pat dough into a ten inch circle and cut into wedges using a pastry cutter, sharp knife or a pizza cutter will work as well. 

8. Separate wedges and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with lightly beaten egg. 

9. Bake in 425°F for 13 to 16 minutes. Move to wire cooling rack and cool for a few minutes before glazing.

10. For glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice and 2 teaspoons of orange zest. 

11. You might need to add a little more powdered sugar or and little more orange juice to get the right drizzling consistency. Use a spoon to drizzle glaze on each scone.

     

    Thanks for visiting. Let me know if you try the scone recipe.