Small Batch King Cake Scones
A small batch King Cake scones recipe made with orange zest, warm cinnamon, and a simple glaze, finished with festive purple, green, and yellow sugar for a Mardi Gras treat.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup cold salted butter (4 tablespoons)
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
For the Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons milk or cream
For the Colored Sugar Topping
- 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1-2 drops purple, green, and yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, milk, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead, then roll the dough into a long strip. Shape it into a circle, pressing the ends together to seal.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Make the Glaze: While the scones cool, whisk the confectioners’ sugar and milk together until smooth. Drizzle over the baked dough.
- Make the Colored Sugar: Divide the granulated sugar among three small bowls and tint with purple, green, and yellow food coloring. Sprinkle the colored sugar over the icing before serving.
Notes
- Keep Ingredients Cold: Use cold butter and milk to help create a tender, flaky texture.
- Handle the Dough Gently: Mix and knead just until the dough comes together to avoid dense scones.
- Check Dough Texture: The dough should feel moist but not sticky. Add a small amount of flour or liquid as needed.
- Adjust the Glaze Consistency: Add more confectioners’ sugar for a thicker glaze or more milk or cream for a thinner drizzle.
- Seasonal Decorating: Change the sugar colors to match the occasion, such as purple, green, and yellow for Mardi Gras or red and green for Christmas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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