BASIL MARMALADE SCONES

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Orange marmalade and fragrant basil give these delightful scones a slightly sweet, garden-fresh flavor. They're tender and moist and perfect with morning or afternoon tea. -Hannah Wallace, Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in basil. Whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5 times., Divide dough in half. Transfer one portion to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into a 7-in. circle. Spread marmalade to within 1/2 in. of edge. Pat remaining dough into a 7-in. circle. Place over marmalade; seal edges. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.