Recipe by The View From the Great Island
Visit websiteThese Orange Scones are tender and flaky, with a wonderful fresh orange flavor ~ they’re a little bit of mid-winter luxury. This wasn’t what I had planned for today. I just posted a banana cake, and I don’t like to post two sweets in a row. But my yesterday didn’t go so well. An innocent visit to the dermatologist turned into an unfortunate encounter with a teeny tiny scalpel and some horrific flesh burning tools. The result isn’t pretty, so I’m laying low. I’m making do with what’s here in the kitchen, and besides, I need a little treat after my ordeal. Oh, and I woke up to a 6:30 am call from my daughter who has just landed in Dublin for her spring semester study abroad. Her chipper “Wanna Skype?” was music to my ears. I made these scones as we chatted, and I have a feeling you’ll be seeing lots of dishes inspired by the emerald isle in the days to come. Today I’m experimenting with cake flour and almond meal for an especially tender scone. I love the result, it’s got a truly fluffy light interior. Getting good citrus flavor into baked goods is always a challenge. …