Orange Spiced Scones

Name: Orange Spiced Scones
Ingredients: 1 34 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 12 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 13 cup cold butter; 12 cup raisins; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 12 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 34 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 12 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons orange zest
13 cup cold butter
12 cup raisins
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
12 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400F.
2

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and orange peel in medium bowl.
3

Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4

Stir in raisins, 1 beaten egg and just enough half & half until mixture is moistened.
5

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 times.
6

Roll into 9-inch circle; cut into 12 wedges.
7

Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
8

Brush with remaining beaten egg.
9

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
10

Immediately remove from baking sheet.
11

Stir together all orange butter ingredients in small bowl; serve with warm scones.