Description
Delight in the flavors of an Italian-inspired scone with a delightful mix of dried fruits and orange zest in every bite. These PaneScones are perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, candied orange peel, dried apricot, etc.)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2/3 cup whole milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use tall baking molds for a panettone-like shape.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter: Add cold butter cubes and use fingertips or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add fruits & zest: Stir in dried fruits and orange zest.
- Make wet mixture: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Shape scones: Scoop dough into tall molds (or free-shape as rustic rounds).
- Bake: Place in oven and bake for 20–25 minutes (small molds) or up to 35 minutes if using taller molds, until golden and firm.
- Finish: Cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg