double orange scones with orange butter

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122 Pinches
Mount Healthy, OH
Updated on Apr 15, 2011

I am sipping on a cup of coffee writing this out and now I am REALLY craving one ( or 2) of these :) These are absolutely faaabulous !

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6-7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments, froa can, chopped
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ORANGE BUTTER
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

How To Make double orange scones with orange butter

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 400. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and orange zest.
  • Step 3
    Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Step 4
    Add orange segments, milk and egg; stir with fork just until mixture leaves side of bowl and soft dough forms.
  • Step 5
    On floured surface, gently knead dough 8-10 times. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet. Place dough on parchment and pat dough into 7 inch round.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle with 1 TBSP sugar. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy; stir in marmalade. Serve the Orange Butter with the warm scones.

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