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Double-Orange Scones with Orange Butter

Contributed By: DCC
Dairy Council of California

These scones are great for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

1 (11-ounce) can Broken mandarin orange sections, drained

1 cup All-purpose flour

1 cup Whole wheat flour

2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder

1/4 teaspoon Salt

3 tablespoons Sugar

2 teaspoons Grated orange rind

1/3 cup Butter, cut up

1/3 cup Milk

1 Large egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon Sugar

Orange Butter

ORANGE BUTTER:

1/2 cup Butter, softened

2 tablespoons Orange marmalade

Preparation

PRESS orange sections between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set aside.

COMBINE flour and next 4 ingredients; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Add orange sections, milk and egg, stirring just until moistened.

TURN dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Pat into an 8-inch circle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut into 8 wedges, and place 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.

BAKE at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until scones are golden brown. Serve with Orange Butter.

YIELD: 8 servings.


ORANGE BUTTER:

Combine butter and orange marmalade, stirring until blended. Yields 1/2 cup.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: Christmas
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 339
Total Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Protein: 5 g
Vitamin A: 1102 IU
Vitamin C: 13 mg
Calcium: 120 mg
Sodium: 246 mg
Iron: 1.7 mg
Fiber: 3 g