We have indeed indulged this season and it is was quite refreshing to come across this light, simple, tantalizingly exciting on the taste buds, orange cashew nut scones. To be accompanied by a steaming cup of tea, these scones will awaken the foodie lover in all of us. The rich warm flavours of the cashew nut coupled with the light and airy zesty orange makes it the prefect combination. So if you're looking for a teatime treat, then whip up a dish of these scones and they surely will not disappoint.
Ingredients
For the scones
· 2 ¾ cup flour
· 1/3 cup sugar
· ¾ teaspoon salt
· 1 tablespoon baking powder
· ½ cup cold butter
· 2 tablespoons orange zest
· 2 large eggs
· 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 1/3 milk
· 1/3 cup orange juice
· 1/2 cup chopped cashew nuts
· 2 teaspoons milk
For the glaze
· 1 tablespoon melted butter
· 1 cup powdered sugar
· 1-2 tablespoon milk
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 1 teaspoon orange juice
· 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Cut in cold butter with a fork and a pastry knife until it is incorporated. Stir in nuts.
In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, orange zest, orange juice and milk.
Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until dough is moistened.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle with flour.
Place dough on floured paper and divide it in half. Pat each half into a 6” circle (about ¾ in thick). Brush each round with a teaspoon of milk.
Using a warm knife, slice each circle into 6 wedges.
Preheat oven to 425. Bake scones for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Remove and cool for a few minutes before covering in glaze.
To make the glaze, stir together all the ingredients until smooth. Spoon glaze over slightly warm scones. Let set.
Text and photograph by Mayuri Jayasinghe
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