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A platter with three scones drizzled with tangerine glaze and a tangerine cut in half.

Tangerine Ginger Scones

Tender and buttery scones have a sweet tangerine flavor and are studded with spicy crystalized ginger.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Scones:

  • 2 c. all purpose flour
  • c. sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons crystalized ginger finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ c. 1 stick butter, cold
  • ½ c. sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
  • 1 Tablespoon tangerine zest
  • 1 egg

For the glaze:

  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon tangerine juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, crystalized ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers and mix the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles wet sand.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, tangerine juice, tangerine zest, and the egg.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 30 seconds or until dough comes together. Shape into an 8 inch circle that's 3/4 inch thick.
  • Cut the circle into 8 pieces and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they begin to brown. Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack. Cool completely.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, tangerine juice, and vanilla. Mix well. Add a drop of orange food coloring if desired.
  • Drizzle over top of the scones and serve.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe