Festive Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

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With their eye-opening citrus burst, these scones are perfect for holiday breakfasts and brunches. I like to serve them warm from the oven. –Lisa Varner of Charleston, South Carolina

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Festive Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and buttermilk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and orange peel.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 6-in. circle. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut each circle into six wedges, but do not separate.
Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 scone equals 197 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 253 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Festive Poppy Seed Scones in Light & Tasty December/January 2007, p33