To celebrate the final night of Christmas, also known as Twelfth Night, many cultures bake special treats to mark the occasion. Among these treats are Twelfth Night scones, a delicious and traditional baked good. These scones are typically made with dried fruits, spices, and a hint of citrus, creating a delightful flavor combination that is perfect for the festive season. Whether you're looking for a unique way to end your Christmas celebrations or simply want to try something new in the kitchen, Twelfth Night scones are a must-try.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TWELFTH NIGHT SCONES
Twelfth Night or not, these scones can be made & enjoyed anytime of the year! The original of this slightly-tweaked recipe was found in the Pillsbury Holiday Baking 2008 cookbook.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Scones
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- FOR THE SCONES: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F & grease a cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & sale, then with a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cranberries, vanilla chips & the 2 teaspoons of orange zest, before adding the yogurt & the 1/3 cup of buttermilk. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Shape dough into a ball, & place it on the prepared cookie sheet. With floured fingers, press or roll the dough into an 8-inch round, then cut the round into 8 wedged, but DO NOT SEPARATE THE WEDGES.
- FOR THE TOPPING: Brush the dough with 1 to 2 tablespoons of buttermilk. Then, in a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon of sugar with the 3/4 teaspoon or orange zest & sprinkle that over the dough.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Immediately remove from the cookie sheet & place on a serving tray. Let cool for 5 minutes, then separate the wedges & serve warm.
"LIGHT AS A FEATHER" SCONES
Flaky and light, these scones are perfect for snacking or for breakfast. Made from ingredients you probably have on hand, they can be a special treat any time and are one of my favorite breakfast recipes to have with tea or coffee.
Provided by Paula Todora (Paula T)
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add butter and mix with fingers until coarse crumbs form. Gently mix yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until dough is just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush each wedge with milk and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE OR KING CAKE(GALETTE DES ROIS)
This is French and Western Swiss recipe served on Epiphany (January 6th) and is traditionally topped with a gold crown. The one who finds the hidden charm (or bean) in their slice gets to wear the crown!. The twelfth Night cake was born from a disagreement which matched bakers against pastry cooks in the 15th century. Each of them wanted to obtain the monopoly of the manufacture of the symbolic cake. Pastry-cooks are won. But Ce furent les pâtissiers qui l'emportèrent auprès du roi François 1er. But bakers could do something. Bakers played on the words : they invented the twelfth Night cake, which they offered to their customers the Epiphany's day. Each twelfth Night cake hides a charm. Who find the charm in his portion should offer the same twelfth Night cake (which he must pay) to other present persons. (History from http://www.prime.fr/en/history-epiphany-charms.php)
Provided by Artandkitchen
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 block of puff pastry to form a 10-inch square. Using a sharp knife, cut out a 10-inch round, using a dinner plate as a guide.
- Repeat this step with the second block of puff pastry.
- To make the filling, combine milk, butter, sugar, vanilla and cornstarch. Add the three lightly beaten eggs and mix until well blended.
- Cook in a pot at low heat stirring continually until it thickens or prepare this in the microwave stopping from time to time to stir it (I prefer to prepare this in the microwave).
- Now take from the heat away, add grated lemon zest, rum and ground almonds.
- Stir all together well.
- To assemble, place the undecorated round of pastry on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread almond filling over the circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Using a pastry brush, glaze the border with lightly beaten egg.
- Place a trinket or dried bean in the filling.
- Place the second round of pastry over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
- Using a sharp paring knife, decorate one round with "s" cuts, like swirly spokes going from the centre to the edge of the round or make some cuts "v" shaped cuts with scissors.
- Glaze the top with lightly beaten egg.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Remove and bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry has puffed up and is golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Decorate with the gold paper crown.
- Note: if it is your first time observing this tradition, don't forget to warn everyone about the hidden charm or bean!
ENGLISH TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 - 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until pale and lemon-colored.
- In a separate bowl beat the eggs. Add the eggs and brandy to the butter-sugar mixture. Stir in the flour and spices and mix thoroughly. Add the raisins, almonds and good-luck bean. Mix thoroughly.
- Butter a 12-inch cake tin and line it with buttered wax paper. Pour in the cake mixture and bake for three hours. If the top browns too much during cooking, cover with foil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 531, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips for Making Perfect Twelfth Night Scones:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter will help to create flaky scones. If you use warm butter, the scones will be more dense.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help to develop the flavor and make the scones easier to handle.
- Bake the scones in a hot oven: A hot oven will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Twelfth Night scones are traditionally served with butter, jam, or clotted cream. You can also enjoy them with fruit, cheese, or eggs.
Conclusion:
Twelfth Night scones are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can create perfect Twelfth Night scones that will be the hit of your next party.
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