Contributed By: DCC
Dairy Council of California
A tangy, citrus flavored scone to wake you up in the morning
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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Dessert
Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Grated orange rind
1/2 cup Butter, cut up
2/3 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Dried cranberries
1 tablespoon Milk
1 tablespoon Sugar
Preparation
COMBINE first 6 ingredients; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Add buttermilk and dried cranberries, stirring just until moistened.
TURN dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Pat into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges, and place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
BAKE at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes or until scones are golden brown.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 239
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Total Fat: 6.5 g
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Saturated Fat: 4 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
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Carbohydrates: 43 g
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Protein: 4 g
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Vitamin A: 187 IU
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Vitamin C: 1 mg
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Calcium: 136 mg
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Sodium: 358 mg
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Iron: 1.7 mg
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Fiber: 2 g