CITRUS SCONES

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My family enjoys these tender scones fresh from the oven with cream cheese. The recipe makes enough to include the scones on a brunch buffet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup orange juice
1 large egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 5-6 times. Gently pat into two 8-in. circles; transfer to two greased 9-in. round baking pans. , Cut each circle into eight wedges but do not separate. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.