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Orange Carrot Scones

February 17, 2016 By Dawn 7 Comments

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Bring the color of sunshine to your next breakfast, try these orange carrot scones.

Orange Carrot Scones

The color on my blog today is orange. Yep, there is a lot of orange going on with these scones. These scones are loaded with bits and pieces of orange and carrot. I topped the scones with an orange icing to bring out the orange flavor of the scones.

I love using citrus and bright color foods at this time of year. Let’s face it; the weather can be quite gloomy at this time of year in Minnesota. There are times that we go days without seeing the sun. So cooking or baking with citrus, at least, brings a little color to these gloomy days.

Orange Carrot Scones

When I first came up with the idea of orange and carrot scones, I wondered a little if these two ingredients would complement each other. But with the first bite my worries were gone.

To tell the truth, at first, I thought the combination of the orange and carrot was a little weird. But something inside of me wanted to go with the combination, not sure why.

Then ย a couple of days after I made the scones I was thinking about the combination of the orange and carrot, and I remembered from somewhere in my past of the orange and carrot Jello salad that graced many cookbooks back in the day. To tell the truth I am not sure if I ever ate that type of Jello before, but after thinking about it, I decided that my combination wasn’t a weird thing after all.

Orange Carrot Scones

Bring in a little color into your gloomy winter day, bake some orange carrot scones.

Orange Carrot Scones

Orange Carrot Scones

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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange carrot scones, orange scones, carrot scones
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup orange sections chopped
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • Icing-
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or using parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt orange zest, and cinnamon. Add the butter and cut in with a fork or a pastry cutter until the butter is completely worked into the flour mixture and forms a crumbly mixture.
  • In another bowl combine the egg (slightly beaten), shredded carrots, oranges, and milk. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and by hand combine the two until it forms a ball. Do not overwork the dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface form the dough into a 8 to 9-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges. Place each wedge on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely.
  • While the scones are cooling prepare the icing. Add the powdered sugar into a small bowl, gradually add the orange juice until you have the right consistency.
  • Drizzle the icing over the scones and serve.

 

Orange Carrot Scones

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  1. kushi

    February 17, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Orange and carrot combo sounds interesting. Looks so beautiful and delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. [email protected]'s Recipes

    February 18, 2016 at 12:17 am

    They are so beautifully done, Dawn.

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  3. gloria

    February 18, 2016 at 11:39 am

    look amazing dear Dawn !!!!
    xoxox

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  4. Nancy @ Spicie Foodie

    February 18, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    So glad you tried out the combination, because know we all know that it’s good. The scones look amazing and I’m deeply intrigued to try this out. Thanks!

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  5. [email protected]

    February 18, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    Yum! Your scones looks bright, cheery & delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Muna Kenny

    February 19, 2016 at 6:12 am

    I need these scones in my life! Gorgeous and must be amazingly delicious. I’m out of orange but the moment I buy some, these scones will be created in my kitchen.

    Reply
  7. Mimi

    February 20, 2016 at 8:11 am

    I don’t typically enjoy shortbread and scones because of the dryness. But I bet the carrot really adds some moisture to these. Love the flavor combo!

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