Candied Ginger Orange Scones (Printable version)
Tender, buttery scones with bright orange zest and sweet, spicy candied ginger. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tbsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
06 - 1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1-2 tbsp fresh orange juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in orange zest and chopped candied ginger.
03 - Add cold cubed butter. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, work butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork until dough just comes together.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
06 - Brush tops with a little extra cream. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
07 - For glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of bright orange warmth and candied ginger's spicy kick creates this amazing flavor dance that wakes up your tastebuds
- These scones come together faster than you'd think, and they make your whole kitchen smell like a cozy bakery
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- Cold butter is absolutely non-negotiable here—if it starts melting into the flour before it hits the oven, you lose those flaky layers
- Work the dough as little as possible once the liquid hits, or these scones will turn tough instead of tender
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- If your candied ginger is super sticky, toss it in a tablespoon of flour before chopping—it won't stick to your knife nearly as much
- Room temperature ingredients combine more evenly, so take your egg and cream out about 20 minutes before you start