Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Makes 12 scones
Recipe from Amber Stott, whose blog Awake at the Whisk (www.awakeatthewhisk.com) is a partner with Sacramento Connect. Stott has an orange tree in her yard and created this recipe in tribute to winter's sunshine fruit.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons organic sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
One 1-inch cube peeled and grated fresh ginger
Peels from 2 oranges, zested
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Orange vanilla glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons orange juice
Peel from 1 orange, zested
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine dry ingredients from flours through salt in a large mixing bowl and combine with a whisk. Next, add the ginger and orange zest and stir.
Using a cheese grater, add the cold butter to the dry mixture. Cut into the mixture with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a medium bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir to combine, and then add to the dry mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Using a soup spoon, drop the dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet with about 1 inch between each scone. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until tops are slightly golden.
Remove from oven and use a spatula to transfer scones to a wire rack. While the scones are cooling, make the glaze by combining all the ingredients in a medium bowl. The glaze should be a thin consistency (not thick like frosting). Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
Use a large spoon to add a spoonful of glaze to the top of each scone. Allow the extra to run off. Serve warm.
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