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Orange Glazed Blueberry Scones | In Jennie's Kitchen

Orange Glazed Blueberry Scones {a small batch recipe}

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • For the scones
  • 1 cup 150 grams all purpose flour, plus more sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon granulated natural cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 5 grams baking powder
  • Freshly grated zest of ½ an orange
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons 42 grams very cold unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon 50 ml heavy cream
  • For the glaze
  • ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Line a small rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, zest, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Scatter the butter over the flour mixture, and rub together quickly with your fingers, until it forms a sandy-looking texture with some pebble-sized pieces.
  • Stir in the blueberries.
  • Using a fork, lightly beat the egg yolk and 3 tablespoons of cream together in a small bowl. Pour over the flour mixture, and stir to combine (it’ll look very sgraggly)
  • Knead the dough in the bowl once or twice until it forms a shaggy-looking dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter. Knead it once or twice to give the dough a smoother appearance. Using your fingertips, press the dough out into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Cut the dough into 4 triangles.
  • Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, and brush with tops with the remaining teaspoon of cream.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until bottoms are deep golden and the tops are golden. Remove from oven and rest tray on a wire rack. Let cool completely before adding glaze.
  • To make the glaze, combine the confectioner’s sugar, orange juice, and butter in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth, and sugar is completely dissolved. Drizzle over the scones. Let the glaze set for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.