Berry, Almond, & Orange Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup saskatoon berries
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, & salt.

3. 3

   Cut cubed butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Add berries & toss gently.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together cream, 1 egg, orange zest, & almond extract.

6. 6

   Add wet mixture to berry mixture & stir until the combined mixture just holds together.

7. 7

   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface & knead gently for approximately 10 seconds.

8. 8

   Divide dough in half & shape into 2 6-inch rounds. Then cut each round into 6 wedges.

9. 9

   Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet allowing space for scones to expand when cooking.

10. 10

    Whisk remaining egg with a bit of milk or water and brush each scone with the egg wash.

11. 11

    Bake for 18-20 mins or until golden.

12. 12

    Stir orange juice into icing sugar to form a glaze; brush over hot scones then sprinkle with toasted almonds.

13. 13

    Let stand 5 mins for glaze to set then --

14. 14

    Enjoy!