Orange almond scones

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupOrange juice
¼cupButtermilk
1largeEgg
½teaspoonAlmond extract
3cupsUnbleached flour
4teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonSalt
8tablespoonsCold butter
½cupSugar
½cupFinely chopped almonds; (up to 3/4)
1tablespoonOrange zest

Directions

Grate orange peel and set aside. Squeeze orange juice. In a small bowl beat juice, buttermilk, egg and extract until smooth. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well mixed. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture looks like fine granules. Add sugar, almonds & orange zest and toss to combine evenly. Using a fork, stir in egg mixture to form a soft dough. Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead several times just until well mixed. Shape 8-10 slightly flatten rounds.

Bake in 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until browned. Makes 8-10 scones. Note: These are even more flavorful the next day.

Lisa Fabfood 1-27-98

Posted to EAT-L Digest by P&S Gruenwald <sitm@...> on Feb 20, 1998