Citrus Scones

Name: Citrus Scones
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon extract

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup orange juice
1 large egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
2

Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 5-6 times. Gently pat into two 8-in. circles; transfer to two greased 9-in. round baking pans.
3

Cut each circle into eight wedges but do not separate. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.