Cara Cara Orange Glazed Scones

Submitted by chef staci

"A deliciously elegant addition to breakfast, brunch or tea time."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24 medium-size
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400°.
2. Whisk dry ingredients together and place in the bowl of a food processor.
3. Running on lowest setting, slowly add oil, water and vanilla until combined and dough has formed.
4. Lightly flour surface and pour out dough, gently kneading 1-2 minutes.
5. Roll dough out to your desired thickness and cut with biscuit cutters.
6. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes (depending on size) until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and dip or drizzle with orange glaze while warm.
8. For orange glaze: whisk 2 cups of powdered sugar with the zest and juice of one small orange (about 3 tablespoons) and a dash of vanilla to your desired consistency.