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Roasted Kumquat Scones

roasted kumquat scones on a baking sheet with a spoon of icing
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These scones have such a bright, sunshine-y flavor that is sure to brighten anyone's day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (chilled)
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup sliced kumquats (1/4 inch rounds, seeds removed)
  • oil
  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 1 additional egg, beaten, for egg wash

Icing

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Slice the kumquats into 1/4 inch rounds, removing seeds with the tip of your knife as you go.
  2. Place sliced kumquats on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with a tiny amount of oil, add a pinch of salt, mix to coat. Bake for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 400F.
  4. Combine butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder and salt with a pastry blender until a coarse meal is reached.
    kumquat scone dough prior to kneading
  5. Stir in 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup of roasted kumquats and milk just until the mixture starts to come together (It's ok if there's still some crumbly parts).
  6. Turn the mixture out onto a floured work surface and knead no more than 10 times, until a smoother dough is achieved. Shape into a circle (1/2inch thick), slice into 8 pieces and gently pull the pieces apart from one another.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with 2nd beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
    raw kumquat scone triangles being brushed with an egg wash
  8. Make the icing. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a bowl with a whisk until smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the icing over the scones.
    kumquat scones that have been iced

Notes

You only need a 1/2 cup of roasted kumquats, start with a healthy 3/4 cup of sliced, raw kumquats to allow for shrinkage as they roast. 

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/roasted-kumquat-scones/