Winter is not giving up easily in these parts. At least the days are sunny even if they are still nippy. It’s the grey days with endless overcast that really pull me into the dumpers, so I bake to make me happy; plus the ambient heat the oven gives off doesn’t hurt. I created this tasty scone recipe when I discovered a couple of rogue oranges in the refrigerator. The flavour combination may sound strange but it works, plus it’s delicious straight from the hot oven with a generous pat of butter.
Cheddar Orange Scones
A KitchenInspirations Original Recipe
Makes 8 large scones
Ingredients:
- 270 g AP flour
- 25 g coconut sugar
- 20 g baking powder
- 1 g salt
- 56 g cold, unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
- 150 g sharp cheddar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 125 mL orange juice (about 1 navel orange)
- zest of 2 navel oranges
- Yogurt for brushing tops
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 425° F.
- In the large bowl of your food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pulse a few times to mix well.
- Add the butter and pulse until well incorporated but not softened.
- Combine the egg, orange juice and zest and mix well.
- Pour into the food processor while pulsing and pulse until well mixed. If your kitchen is on the warmer-side, allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator for a bit here or if it’s on the chilly-side, proceed to next step.
- Roll out to about 2 cm thick and cut with your favourite cookie cutter. Continue until you’ve used all of the dough. Brush tops with yogurt and bake 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden on top and baked through. Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm with butter.
The combination does sound very unusual, but I believe when you say it works. Moreover, the scones look so gorgeous… Great idea to use both leftover cheese and oranges!
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I love a good scone! I’ve never cut mine square – had no idea that you could make them into something other than triangles! (Just kidding.) I’ve never had orange paired with cheddar in any context, and I’m so curious about it. My husband is in Toronto at the moment, on a business trip. I’ll send him by for a half-dozen.
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The weather is brutal, snow flurries and it’s darned cold. Thank you for your kind words. I love changing up the shape of my scones.
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What gorgeous scones! The fruit and cheese addition sounds terrific—-one I’d never considered before now. We’re in New Mexico, but there’s measurable snow expected at home tonight!! Happy Easter!!!
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I heard of that cell going through, it sounds horrible. Enjoy the warm weather.
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Thanks Liz, they were pretty tasty. Looks like you had lovely weather in New Mexico, it’s so nice that your kids still travel with you!
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Ooh I love the sound of this combo! I’ve put cheddar with fruit before (not oranges) and it has worked really well. I hope it warms up soon for you! 😀
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Thank you so much, it is definitely an unexpected combination but it’s rather tasty.
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Cheddar apple is classic, so I’ll bet this unexpected combo is just as terrific. GREG
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Thanks Greg, they were pretty tasty.
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You don’t often see cheddar and orange combined, or at least I don’t, but it sounds like a wonderful combo. And scones! Love them. These look terrific, and such a wonderful recipe. Thanks!
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That’s true, but it sure was tasty!
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They look so flaky! I love the combo of mature cheddar and aromatic citrus flavour…awesome!
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Thank you so much, Angie.
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