Blood Orange & Thyme Scones
Make Blood Orange & Thyme Scones, an European brunch recipe with all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder. It has about 35 min, about 350 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Blood Orange & Thyme Scones is an European brunch recipe that takes about 35 min, makes 8 servings, has about 350 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonBlood Orange & Thyme Scones ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp blood orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp blood orange juice
How to make Blood Orange & Thyme Scones
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add 8 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, to the dry mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of blood orange zest and 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves into the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 large egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork or spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix, as overmixing can lead to tough scones.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to form a cohesive ball. Pat the dough into an 8-inch round disc, approximately 1 inch thick.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the disc into 8 equal wedges. Carefully place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the scones cool, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of fresh blood orange juice until a smooth, pourable consistency is achieved. Add more juice a little at a time if needed.
- Once the scones are completely cool, drizzle them with the blood orange glaze. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving. These scones are best enjoyed fresh.
Blood Orange & Thyme Scones FAQ
How do I make Blood Orange & Thyme Scones?
Make Blood Orange & Thyme Scones by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Blood Orange & Thyme Scones?
The main ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cold unsalted butter. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Blood Orange & Thyme Scones take?
This recipe takes about 35 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Blood Orange & Thyme Scones?
Recipe Genius estimates about 350 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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