Double Orange Scones Recipe

Double Orange Scones Recipe

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped mandarin oranges, well drained
  • Additional sugar
  • ORANGE BUTTER:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk milk and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in oranges.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Cut into eight wedges.
  3. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and marmalade until fluffy. Serve with warm scones.
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