Mirage Recipe
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Serves: 6 scones
Nothing complements cranberry quite like the fresh zest of an orange. These scones are perfect when served warm, with marmalade and a spot of tea.
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Ingredients
Scones
4 cups
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
dark brown sugar
1 tbsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1 cup
dried cranberries, chopped
2 tsp
orange zest
1/2 tsp
salt
1 1/2 cup
Mirage Margarine, cold
1 cup
buttermilk, have extra for brushing
1
large egg
2 tsp
vanilla extract
for dusting
granulated sugar
Directions
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cranberries, orange zest and salt.
Using your finger tips, rub the Mirage Margarine into the flour mixture until it is the size of small peas.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
In a measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract and whisk them together with a fork.
Remove the dry ingredients from the refrigerator and pour in the liquid. Gently knead the dough with your hands until it starts to come together.
Move the dough to a floured surface and use your hands to shape the dough into a large square about 3cm in height.
Cut the square into 12 smaller squares. Brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Transfer the scones to a baking tray lined with parchment, with about 3cm of space in between each scone.
Bake for 25-30 minutes (rotating the tray part way through baking), until the scones are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a resting rack to cool slightly. Enjoy these while they’re still warm.
