MANDARIN ORANGE SCONES WITH ORANGE BUTTER

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From a TOH booklet. These are a wonderfully flavorful scone with the additoin of the chopped mandarin oranges. Serve with the orange butter and you have a very delicious treat! These are best when served warm.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/3 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup mandarin orange, well-drained & chopped
2 -3 teaspoons additional sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine the egg and milk in a separate bowl and then add to the crumb mixture.
  • Fold in chopped mandarin oranges just until moistened.
  • Mix together additional sugar and cinnamon.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 10 times.
  • Pat into a 6 inch circle and then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Cut into eight wedges, separate and place onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan to a wire rack.
  • Prepare the orange butter by beating butter and marmalade together in a small bowl until fluffy.
  • Serve the scones warm with the prepared butter.

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