Sunday, September 20, 2009

Orange Scented Scones -- Sweet Melissa Sundays


Time for Sweet Melissa Sundays! Today's treat was picked by Robin at Lady Craddock’s Bakery -- you can find the recipe for these delicious Orange Scented Scones here at her wonderful blog :) I baked these up in my Lodge cast iron wedge pan and they turned our beautifully.


Here is the crumbly scone dough before pressing together and into the wedge pan...just enough dough to fit!


Before and after baking shots...


We really enjoy scones and I was very excited to make these, in the Sweet Melissa Baking Book you have the option of using oat flour or grinding up your own oats in the food processor. I used the food processor and purposely left my oats a little chunky, I love oatmeal in baked goods.


I accidentally skipped brushing the tops of the scone dough with cream and sprinkling with sugar before I put them in the oven, so I made a glaze to drizzle on top after they were baked with 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (warmed up in the microwave) and about 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, I added about 1/2 cup powdered sugar at a time to the melted orange juice concentrate and just kept adding until I reached the right consistency. This glaze was great and packed a strong orange punch.


The scones were amazing. Light and fluffy and a little crumbly from the oats. Very tender and flavorful, I'm the kind of person who loves scones with butter and jam or honey but these didn't need any toppings and were wonderful plain with hot tea for breakfast. Thank you for a wonderful pick, Robin! This is a recipe I would make again for sure :)

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15 comments:

Mrs. G said...

Your scones look great! I have never seen a wedge pan before; that is cool.

Flourchild said...

Im glad you enjoyed these scones too. I loved them! I really like your dirzzle on top, it looks so good! Your scone pan to is the best. My friend got one a few years ago at a really cool kitchen store, I just kick myself for not getting one.

Nina said...

Oh, your scones look so prefect! The wedge pan makes them look all perfect like.

The drizzle on top looked like a great idea and a great save after forgetting!

Sarah said...

Your scones look wonderful - nifty pan! Lovely orange glaze, too.

dunz said...

I have not seen a wedge pan before, it looks adorable! I may have to keep an eye out for one ;)

Julie said...

Your scones look beautiful! Mine look so sad compared to yours. I love tha pan! I need to get one!

Unknown said...

I love the pan! Your scones look amazing.

Susan said...

What a great idea, baking your scones in a wedge pan. I have one I use for cornbread. Will have to dig it out next time I bake scones. Yours look yummy!

Lulu the Baker said...

Great job on your scones. I DIDN'T forget to put cream and sugar on mine, and I still did an OJ glaze. I thought they were perfect that way!

NKP said...

They look so good -the oats make them healthy, right? ;)
I would love one with my tea.

Katiecakes said...

What an awesome pan!! I want one :p

Katie xox

Fit Chick said...

Oh no, another pan I HAVE to have! Your scones look so good, nice job. Thanks for baking along with me this week.

Deb in Hawaii said...

Perfect scones--they look amazing and I love the oats.

superman said...

Your scones looks amazing! The drizzle on top looks beautiful..

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mj said...

Wow! Your corn looks fantastic! I had never seen a wedge pan before.


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