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orange scones with golden raisins

(1 rating)
Recipe by
ALEKSANDRA B.
Chicago, IL

My daughter's favorite scones. She does not like raisins, but with these scones, she'll eat all of them before the end of the day!

(1 rating)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For orange scones with golden raisins

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice, fresh
  • 1/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    white raisins
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk (only ,if the dough is to thick)

How To Make orange scones with golden raisins

  • 1
    Combine all dry ingredients together in a food processor, then add butter and orange zest once the dry ingredients are well mixed.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, mix together an egg, buttermilk and orange juice. Then, add to the mixture in the food processor. Add milk,only if dough seems too thick.
  • 3
    Take out dough and place onto a floured surface. Knead in raisins.
  • 4
    Divide dough into two halves, and make two 6-inch circles. Then, divide each circle into 8 pieces.
  • 5
    Bake in a 400 degree preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes. You may glaze them, if desired. Recipe follows.
  • 6
    Glaze Recipe: 1/2 cup of confections sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Mix together.
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