Double Orange Scones

Double Orange Scones

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 15-20 minutes | Total 25 minutes
8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1 cup whole wheat flour
  3. 3 tablespoons sugar
  4. 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  5. 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/3 cup cold, unsalted butter
  8. 1/3 cup skim or one percent milk
  9. 2 tablespoons egg mix combined with 1/4 cup water
  10. 1/2 cup chopped orange

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°
  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cut in butter.
  3. Whisk milk and egg mixture in a separate bowl. Combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in oranges, just until moistened. 
  5. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead 10 times. Pat into a 6-inch circle. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
  6. Cut into 8 wedges. Separate and place on a greased baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with Orange Butter, which is made with 1/2 peeled, chopped orange mixed with 2 tablespoons buttery spread.

A typical scone is a Scottish quick bread that is dry and heavy. Today's scones are usually flour-based.

"A family favorite!"

Nutrition Information

Calories: 200
Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 260 mg
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g