
Sour Cream Scone Bites
A hint of orange hides in the sweet glaze of these tender scones.
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Ingredients
Scones
2 1
2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder
1
2 teaspoon baking soda1
4 teaspoon salt1 Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into 8 chunks
2 cup cold1
2 cup sugar1
2 cup currants2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 cup sour cream
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg, separated
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sugar
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 to 4 teaspoons orange juice
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 375°F.
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STEP 2
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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STEP 3
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, currants and lemon zest in another bowl. Stir into flour mixture.
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STEP 4
Combine sour cream, egg yolk and water in bowl with whisk until smooth. Stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture. (Mixture will be dry.)
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STEP 5
Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead about 8 to 10 times to combine all ingredients.
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STEP 6
Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 8x6-inch (about 1/2 inch thick) rectangle on 2 large greased baking sheets. Cut each rectangle into 12 (2-inch) squares. Do not separate dough squares.
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STEP 7
Beat egg white in bowl with fork until frothy. Brush tops of scone dough with egg white; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes.
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STEP 8
Combine all glaze ingredients in bowl, adding enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency. Drizzle over warm scones. Serve immediately.
Tip #1
Dress the glaze up by replacing the orange juice with milk and adding 1/2 teaspoon anise extract.
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