BLUEBERRY ORANGE SCONES

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Tender, flaky and moist, these buttery scones are studded with juicy blueberries. They're great for breakfast, brunch or as a midday snack with coffee or tea! Katy Radtke - Appleton, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and orange juice just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries. , Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.