The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

by Breanne Randall

Orange Honey Vanilla Scones I like to use these when people refuse to talk to each other. Encourages openness and honesty with a little kick of joy. Made them for Dickie once, and they didn’t work on him. Some people are just too stubborn, even for magic. Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder ¼ tsp. kosher salt 7 T. cold unsalted butter cut into 1 T. squares ¾ c. heavy cream 1 T. vanilla extract 2 T. dried chrysanthemum flowers ¼ c. orange-infused honey Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. 2. Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. 3. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until it’s well incorporated and you have pea-sized chunks. 4. Combine the heavy cream, orange honey, chrysanthemum flowers, and vanilla extract in a measuring cup, and pour into the mixing bowl. 5. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to come together into a ball. 6. Transfer the shaggy dough and any unincorporated dry bits to a very lightly floured large cutting board or work surface. Knead briefly until it just comes together, and shape into approximately an 8 × 8-inch square. 7. Cut into eight 2 × 2-inch squares and, and then cut those into triangles. Transfer to your baking sheet. 8. Bake 8–12 minutes until cooked through with light golden edges. 9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool or serve warm.