ORANGE-CURRANT SCONES
The orange zest and currants in these tender scones are an homage to the chef Judy Rodgers of the Zuni Cafe in San Francisco, who made her storied scones until 1997. The dough and method here, though, are adapted from Heather Bertinetti, the pastry chef at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York. The genius of this particular scone recipe is in the geometry. Slicing a rolled-out slab of dough into squares or rectangles is infinitely simpler than cutting out rounds - and there's less chance of toughening the dough by re-rolling it and adding more flour. You can use any kind of chopped dried fruit in place of the currants.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 12 scones
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or baking mat, or use a nonstick pan.
- Toss dry ingredients and zest together in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub butter and flour mixture together just until butter pieces are the size of peas and covered with flour. Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in egg and cream. Mix ingredients together by hand until a shaggy dough is formed.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and gently mix in currants, kneading dough and currants together just until incorporated.
- Pat dough into a 3/4- to 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut rectangle in half lengthwise, then cut across into 8 or 12 smaller rectangles. Place them on the baking sheet, spaced out.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with brown sugar (if using). Bake until light golden brown, about 22 minutes; rotate the pan front to back halfway through. Let scones cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature. Eat within 24 hours.
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Mis shaziya
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the orange and currant flavors are a perfect match.
Barki Barki
[email protected]These scones are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way the orange and currant flavors complement each other.
Narayan Thapa
[email protected]I love the combination of orange and currant in these scones. They're so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor really shines through. I will definitely be making these again.
Mudiyanselagah Dipthi
[email protected]These scones are the perfect way to use up leftover oranges. They're so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of currants, which add a bit of tartness and sweetness.
Lorene Sims
[email protected]I was looking for a new scone recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These scones are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste so good. I will definitely be making them again.
Aniyah Samuels
[email protected]These scones are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious orange flavor. I love the addition of currants, which add a bit of texture and sweetness.
Muhammad Qaiser
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the orange and currant flavors are a perfect match.
Josta Dladla
[email protected]These scones are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way the orange and currant flavors complement each other.
Vapor Waves
[email protected]I love the combination of orange and currant in these scones. They're so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor really shines through. I will definitely be making these again.
Omosulu Mabel
[email protected]These scones are the perfect way to use up leftover oranges. They're so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of currants, which add a bit of tartness and sweetness.
Linda Davis
[email protected]I was looking for a new scone recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These scones are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste so good. I will definitely be making them again.
Ruhan Bhatti (Bhatti)
[email protected]These scones are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious orange flavor. I love the addition of currants, which add a bit of texture and sweetness.
Mauzam Ali
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the orange and currant flavors are a perfect match.
M Jr
[email protected]These scones are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the orange and currant flavors complement each other.
Amoh Kiddy
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The scones were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
nymaa togsoo
[email protected]These scones are the perfect breakfast treat. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious orange flavor. I love the addition of currants, which add a bit of tartness and sweetness.
sanuka tg
[email protected]I was skeptical about how good these scones would be, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. The orange and currant flavors were a perfect match.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. They were so delicious that I ate two right away! I love the combination of orange and currant flavors.
Naseerkasana Kasana
[email protected]These orange currant scones were a delight! The scones were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess from the oranges and currants. I'll definitely be making these again!