ORANGE SCONES WITH GOLDEN RAISINS

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My daughter's favorite scones. She does not like raisins, but with these scones, she'll eat all of them before the end of the day!

Provided by ALEKSANDRA B.

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/4 c orange juice, fresh
1/4 c buttermilk
5 Tbsp butter
1 large egg
1/4 c white raisins
1 Tbsp milk (only ,if the dough is to thick)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all dry ingredients together in a food processor, then add butter and orange zest once the dry ingredients are well mixed.
  • 2. In a small bowl, mix together an egg, buttermilk and orange juice. Then, add to the mixture in the food processor. Add milk,only if dough seems too thick.
  • 3. Take out dough and place onto a floured surface. Knead in raisins.
  • 4. Divide dough into two halves, and make two 6-inch circles. Then, divide each circle into 8 pieces.
  • 5. Bake in a 400 degree preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes. You may glaze them, if desired. Recipe follows.
  • 6. Glaze Recipe: 1/2 cup of confections sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Mix together.

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