Citrus Scones Recipe

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Citrus Scones Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

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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 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

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. Yield: 16 scones.

Nutritional Facts 1 scone equals 275 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Citrus Scones in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p156