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Orange Pecan Scones

2/22/2013

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     I've had this recipe for Block Island Orange Pecan Scones in my files since I tore the pages from a House Beautiful magazine in 1995.  I made the scones for the first time yesterday.  I will be making them again -- often.  
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     I googled the recipe and found that these scones are now available for purchase as a packaged mix.  I guess that would save a busy person time, but I never quite understand doing that.  These scones go together so easily, especially if a food processor is used to combine ingredients.  Scones are best eaten the day they are made.
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                                            adapted recipe from Pat Doyle

PREHEAT OVEN to 375˚F
For scones:
• 1 3/4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
• 1 large egg, beaten
For glaze:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 12 pecan halves

1.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside.
2.  Place flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor.  Pulse briefly just to combine.  Add the butter and pulse until pea-size.
3.  Transfer flour mixture to a large bowl.  Stir in the chopped pecans and orange zest.  Add the 1/2 cup orange juice and beaten egg.  Using a fork, quickly mix the liquid ingredients into the dry until just-combined.
4.  Drop 12 equal spoonfuls of batter, evenly spaced, onto the baking sheet.  Slide baking sheet onto center rack of oven.  Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
5.  Prepare the glaze by mixing together confectioners' sugar and orange juice.  Spread a small spoonful of glaze onto each scone and top with a pecan half.



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3 Comments
Tom Conway | TCF link
2/21/2013 11:25:59 pm

Eileen, first of all I love that you have a recipe in your file from 1995, and this is the first time you've made. Brava! There's hope for all us to one day get to the recipes we've been so meaning to make. I love this combo and flavors. I can orange zest and peels in Grand Marnier, so I'll be adding that too. Another great post Eileen, thank you. Tom

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Eileen
2/21/2013 11:33:17 pm

Hmm... Grand Marnier...

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Kate
2/22/2013 03:28:25 am

..... she wistfully dreams with steaming spiced tea warming her hands....

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