Eaten warm with a dollop of fruit compote, these scones are a little piece of heaven. If serving to guests, be prepared to share the recipe. -Marilyn Rodriguez, Fairbanks, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 dozen (3/4 cup compote).
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in rhubarb and orange. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, cream, cheese and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Divide dough in half; pat each into a 7-in. circle. Cut each into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with cream; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm with compote.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Azeez Killer44
[email protected]I love these scones! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Abutalash Talash
[email protected]These scones are the perfect breakfast treat. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious crumb. The rhubarb-orange compote is a great addition and really makes the scones special.
Oriole
[email protected]The scones were a little dry. I think I needed to add more milk or butter.
Zarmalik Afridi
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Maxwell Ogbonna
[email protected]These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Pam Ford
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again.
Kawoya jonathan
[email protected]These scones are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The rhubarb-orange compote is a great addition and really takes them to the next level.
Cat Clements
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these scones were to make. I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The scones turned out beautifully and tasted even better than they looked.
Patient Zero
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly! So easy to make and everyone loved them.
Shahreyar Ramzan
[email protected]These scones were a hit! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The rhubarb-orange compote was the perfect complement, adding a burst of flavor to each bite. I will definitely be making these again!