DOUBLE ORANGE SCONES

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I first used this recipe several years ago for a church breakfast and received rave reviews. Orange butter adds the perfect finishing touch on each hearty bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped mandarin oranges, well drained
Additional sugar
ORANGE BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, orange zest and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg and milk; add to crumb mixture. Stir in oranges just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Cut into eight separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack. , For orange butter, beat butter and marmalade in a small bowl until fluffy. Serve with warm scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.