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Festive Fruited Scones

Festive Fruited Scones
Meet the Cook: I've found you don't need to put butter on these scones...they're delicious plain and simple. I especially enjoy them in the wintertime with hot coffee or tea. Married for 44 years, we have two grown children and five grandchildren. -Helen Carpenter, Albuquerque, New Mexico
10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced dried fruit (apricots, apples or plums)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking sods
  • and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add
  • fruit and orange peel. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently for 2-3 minutes. Shape into
  • a ball. Roll into a 7-in. circle. Cut into 10 wedges; place on a
  • greased baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake
  • at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
  • Yield: 10 scones.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 154 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Festive Fruited Scones (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 266 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013