Cranberry Oatmeal Sourdough Scones with Orange Glaze
A classic taste sensation.
Servings 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoon sour cream or yogurt
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2/3 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In large bowl combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- With pastry blender cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In small bowl combine egg, apple juice, yogurt, orange juice and orange zest.
- Add egg mixture, sourdough starter and chopped cranberries to flour mixture. Mix lightly.
- Turn out dough onto a well floured surface. Knead 8 to 10 times. Pat dough into a 8 to 10 inch circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.
- Make Orange Glaze: Stir together confectioners' sugar and orange juice until desired consistency.
- Drizzle scones with orange glaze