Orangey Spelt Scone Recipe

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Here is a yummy plant based orangey spelt scone recipe that you can serve during breakfast or bunch. These orangey spelt scones are made with the vegan in mind, delicious, easy to make and simply good for you.

What is a Scone?

The traditional scone originates from the United Kingdom and is a popular British quick bread that is typically leavened by chemical leavening agent such as baking powder. The scone is slightly sweetened and has a very dense crumbly texture that’s due to it’s short mixing process and high quantity of fat.

What is the difference between American Scone and British Scone?

American scones are a lot sweeter than the classic British scone and come in many different shapes and variations. From savory to sweet and packed with inclusions, the Americans scone is truly unique on its own.

What is Spelt Flour?

Spelt is a unique ancient grain that dates back to 5000 BC. It’s distinctive nutty and somewhat sweet flavor makes it a popular substitute in recipes that call for wheat flour. Recipes made with Spelt flour have an excellent source of protein, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber compared to regular wheat flour. This special ancient grain loves water and is more soluble compared to wheat, aiding and promoting better digestibility.

Let’s get on with this Orangey Spelt Scone Recipe.

Ingredients need to make your Spelt Scones in Grams:

• 130 grams (1 cup) whole spelt flour
• 80 grams (1⁄2 cup) light spelt flour
• 45 ml (2/1/2 tablespoons Almond Milk
• 8 grams (2 teaspoons) baking powder
• 2 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt
• 50 grams ((1⁄4 cup) coconut sugar
• 100 grams Almond butter or vegan margarine
• 30 ml orange juice 2 tablespoons
• 4 grams ( 1 teaspoon) orange zest
• 60 grams ( 4 tablespoons) agave or maple syrup
• 60 grams confectioners sugar
• 15 tablespoon rose water
• 45 grams vegan chocolate chips

Ingredients for Spelt Scone in Volume Measurements:

• 1 cup whole spelt flour
• 1⁄2 cup light spelt flour
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Almond Milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup coconut sugar
• 100 grams Almond butter or vegan margarine
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
• 1⁄2 confectioners sugar
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 2 1/2 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips

1. Instructions:
2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
3. Prepare your baking tray by lining it with parchment or silpats
4. In a mixing bowl add both spelt flours, baking powder and salt a mix with a paddle attachment for one minute.You can also use a hand mixer or food processor.
5. Add the almond butter or margarine and mix just until a crumble is formed. (BREADCRUMB CONSISTENCY)
6. Add in the the almond milk, orange juice and agave syrup and mix just until scone dough come together about 1 minute. Add more almond milk if needed.
7. Add in the orange zest along with the vegan chocolate chips and mix for about 10 seconds.
8. Flour working surface and place scone dough on top and flatten it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Cut into rounds using 2 inch cookie cutter or triangle by flattening the whole dough into a round shape followed by cutting them into triangle forms.
10. place pieces onto lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden color.
11. In the meantime prepare the icing glaze.
12. Place the confectioners sugar in a bowl along with the water and using a whisk mix the mixture together until the frosting is nice and smooth and set aside.
13. Once the scone are baked let them cool on a wired rack for about 20 minute before decorating with the icing.

Orangey Spelt Scone Recipe

Here is a yummy plant based orangey spelt scone recipe that you can serve during breakfast or bunch. These orangey spelt scones are made with the vegan in mind, delicious, easy to make and simply good for you.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine British, Vegan

Servings 6 people

Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients

  

Ingredients need to make your Spelt Scones in Grams:

• 130 grams 1 cup whole spelt flour
• 80 grams 1⁄2 cup light spelt flour
• 45 ml (2/1/2 tablespoons Almond Milk
• 8 grams 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 grams 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 50 grams (1⁄4 cup coconut sugar
• 100 grams Almond butter or vegan margarine
• 30 ml orange juice 2 tablespoons
• 4 grams 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 60 grams 4 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
• 60 grams confectioners sugar
• 15 tablespoon rose water
• 45 grams vegan chocolate chips

Ingredients for Spelt Scone in Volume Measurements:

• 1 cup whole spelt flour
• 1 ⁄2 cup light spelt flour
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Almond Milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ⁄4 cup coconut sugar
• 100 grams Almond butter or vegan margarine
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
• 1 ⁄2 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 2 1/2 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
• Prepare your baking tray by lining it with parchment or silpats
• In a mixing bowl add both spelt flours, baking powder and salt a mix with a paddle attachment for one minute.You can also use a hand mixer or food processor.
• Add the almond butter or margarine and mix just until a crumble is formed. (BREADCRUMB CONSISTENCY)
• Add in the the almond milk, orange juice and agave syrup and mix just until scone dough come together about 1 minute. Add more almond milk if needed.
• Add in the orange zest along with the vegan chocolate chips and mix for about 10 seconds.
• Flour working surface and place scone dough on top and flatten it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut into rounds using 2 inch cookie cutter or triangle by flattening the whole dough into a round shape followed by cutting them into triangle forms.
  
• Place pieces onto lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden color.
• In the meantime prepare the icing glaze.
• Place the confectioners sugar in a bowl along with the water and using a whisk mix the mixture together until the frosting is nice and smooth and set aside.
• Once the scone are baked let them cool on a wired rack for about 20 minute before decorating with the icing

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