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Orange Spiced Scones
Recipe By :Land O' Lakes
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Scones
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
4 tablespoons half & half -- (4 to 6)
Orange Butter
1/2 cup butter -- softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
Heat oven to 400ºF.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and orange peel in medium bowl. Cut in
1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins, 1
beaten egg and just enough half-and-half until mixture is moistened.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 10 times.
Roll into 9-inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges.
Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining
beaten
egg.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from
baking sheet.
Stir together all orange butter ingredients in small bowl.
Serve with warm scones.
