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Lime Scones with Orange Icing.

May 22, 2015 By Dawn 6 Comments

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Lime scones with a hint of orange icing… love that citrus flavor!

Lime Scones with Orange Icing

Hello, three day weekend!! I am so ready for a long weekend. I don’t get too many days off during the year, especially the first part of the year. So I always look forward to Memorial Day for a little break. I love this time of year when everything is coming back to life. After the winter months I am loving the colors that the warm weather brings.

Another thing that I love is mixing citrus flavors. I made these scones with lime juice and zest, but decided to use orange zest and juice in the icing. I really enjoyed how you could taste the lime in the scones along with the orange in the icing.

Lime Scones with Orange Icing

It seems that I cannot get enough of making scones. I really enjoy trying new flavors and combining different flavors together. ย Sometimes I wonder if I will run out of ideas for new scone recipes. Hopefully that day never comes. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t get enough of making them and as long as my family doesn’t start complaining I think I will be okay.

Can I tell you something? I have never eaten a store bought scone. So I am not sure where my obsession started, probably seeing scones on someones blog or cookbook. I have made so many different kinds that I don’t even remember what kind I made first or if they turned out well.

All I know is that I love scones. And these lime scones are for sure a winner. I hope that you will give them a try.

Lime Scones with Orange Icing

Lime Scones with Orange Icing

Lime Scones with Orange Icing.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lime scones with orange icing, lime scones
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • Scones-
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Icing-
  • 1 1/2 cup powder sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  • Scones - In a large bowl combine the butter and flour, cut the butter in with a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs are formed. Add the baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and lime zest and combine work in. In a small bowl add the eggs, cream, and lime juice combine and add to the flour mixture.
  • Mixing with your hands combine the ingredients until the mixture comes together and forms a ball.
  • On a floured surface, place the dough and knead a few time. Shape into a 8-inch circle. Take a pizza cutter and cut into 8 wedges. Place on a light greased baking sheet and place into a preheated oven that has been preheated to 375 degrees F. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges of the scones are lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Icing - Add powder sugar and orange zest into a small bowl. Gradually add the orange juice until you have right consistency. Beat until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

 

Lime Scones with Orange Icing

 

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  1. gloria

    May 23, 2015 at 3:44 am

    These look wonderful Dawn!

    Reply
  2. kushi

    May 23, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    This scone looks gorgeous dear!Loved the icing too

    Reply
  3. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    May 24, 2015 at 6:18 am

    These lime scones look so beautiful and literally melt-in-mouth!

    Reply
  4. Brittaney @ Sips and Snacks

    May 24, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Yum! I love the sound of lime and orange. Sounds delicious!

    Reply
  5. Liz

    May 24, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Frosted scones are the BEST! Hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend!

    Reply
  6. Catherine Holt

    May 26, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Oh, the citrus will certainly bring a zing to these scones. That drizzle of icing looks amazing too!! Would love to tuck into these for afternoon tea ๐Ÿ™‚

    Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

    Reply

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