orange scones with golden raisins

Chicago, IL
Updated on Mar 14, 2013

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup white raisins
  • 1 tablespoon milk (only ,if the dough is to thick)

How To Make orange scones with golden raisins

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

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