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To make the Scones
1
Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until the pieces of butter are about the size of peas.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the instant coffee granules and hot water until dissolved. Add the cream and egg and whisk until smooth. Add to the flour/butter mixture and mix until a loose dough forms. Turn out onto a floured counter and knead it gently to form into a ball.
4
Shape the dough into 3 rounds each about 1 inch thick. Cut each round into 4 wedges using a pizza cutter or large knife and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room for the scones to spread a bit. *
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on the pan while you make the icing.
To make the Icing
1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the instant coffee granules and hot water until dissolved. Add the powdered sugar and enough cream to make an icing consistency that can be drizzled. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the icing to a separate bowl and whisk in cocoa powder.
2
Dip the cooled scones into the coffee icing to coat. Transfer cocoa icing into a plastic sandwich bag with a very small hole cut in the corner and pipe onto the coffee-glazed scones. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Freeze Your Butter First ❄️Cut cold salted butter into small cubes and freeze for 15 minutes before incorporating into dry ingredients to ensure flaky, tender scones with distinct layers.
- Bloom Your Coffee Granules ☕Dissolve instant coffee granules in hot water and let cool slightly before mixing into the dough to intensify mocha flavor and distribute coffee essence evenly throughout.
- Don't Overwork the Dough 🤚Mix ingredients until just combined—overworking develops gluten and creates tough, dense scones instead of the desired light, crumbly texture.
- Dual-Tone Icing Separation Trick 🎨Prepare your powdered sugar base, then divide it in half before adding coffee to one portion and cocoa to the other for clean, distinct color separation when drizzling.
- Brush With Cream Before Baking 🖌️Lightly brush the formed scones with heavy whipping cream before baking to create a beautiful golden exterior and enhance the rich, buttery appearance.
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