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Sweetie Pie's orange breakfast scones

Time 1 hour
Yields Makes about 6 scones, depending on size
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Dear SOS: I love the Sweetie Pies Bakery in Napa Valley. Last time, I tried the sweet-glazed currant scone. Would it be possible to get the recipe?

Elisabeth Anders

Napa Valley

Dear Elisabeth: Sweetie Pies Bakery folds the small but brightly flavored currants with fresh orange zest in these wonderfully flaky scones. Drizzle over a sweet orange-scented glaze, and they make a delightful breakfast or a perfect snack.

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Scones

1

Into a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt.

2

Over low speed, add the butter cubes and mix just until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, about 3 minutes.

3

Add the currants and orange zest, and mix just to combine.

4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, half-and-half and orange juice. With the mixer running, slowly add the liquid ingredients until incorporated, careful not to over mix.

5

Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured surface. Press the mixture together to form a cohesive mass. Roll or press to a thickness of 1 inch and cut into desired shapes (scraps may be re-rolled one time and cut again).

6

Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart, and cover and chill overnight (or freeze for 1 hour). Shortly before baking, heat the oven to 375 degrees.

7

Brush the scones with the heavy cream and sprinkle over the turbinado sugar. Bake the scones until risen, the bottoms are browned and the tops are golden-brown in spots, 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the oven. Rotate the scones halfway through baking to ensure even coloring.

8

Remove the scones and cool on a wire rack.

Orange frosting and assembly

1

Make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar and butter. Mix using the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer) until the butter is softened and incorporated. With the mixer running, slowly add the orange juice. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is just pourable.

2

Brush or drizzle the frosting over the scones. Serve immediately.

Adapted from Sweetie Pies Bakery in Napa Valley.