So, what is Chinese Five-Spice?
Chinese five-spice powder consists of five or more spices, which commonly include star anise, cloves, Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon), Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, and fennel seeds. A little goes a long way in adding spice and interest beyond the usual holiday baking suspects of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.
SPICED CRANBERRY SCONES
Makes 16
These moist, tender scones are a great make-ahead holiday breakfast. Simply prepare all the way up until pre-bake, freeze for 1 hour, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer. When ready to brunch, take directly from the freezer to the oven, and bake as instructed, adding a few extra minutes of bake time.
1 cup (170 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries,* chopped
3 tablespoons…
