Triple Sec Cream Scones

Name: Triple Sec Cream Scones
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit) or 1/2 cup cranberries (see edit above); 1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit) or 1/2 cup cranberries (see edit above)
1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream, cold

Directions

1

Soak the raisins in liqueur for at least 15 minutes ahead of time. (add more triple sec if it doesn't cover the raisins).
2

Preheat oven to 425°F.
3

Combine dry ingredients and cut in the butter with a pastry blender until it resembles course meal.
4

Drain the liqueur from the raisins.
5

Mix the eggs, cream, and raisins.
6

Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until a dough forms.
7

Turn the dough on to a floured board and knead LIGHTLY for one minute (don't overwork the dough).
8

Pat the dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
9

Bake for 15 minutes until golden.