BASIL MARMALADE SCONES

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Orange marmalade and fragrant basil give these delightful scones a slightly sweet, garden-fresh flavor. They're tender and moist and perfect with morning or afternoon tea. -Hannah Wallace, Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in basil. Whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5 times., Divide dough in half. Transfer one portion to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into a 7-in. circle. Spread marmalade to within 1/2 in. of edge. Pat remaining dough into a 7-in. circle. Place over marmalade; seal edges. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tina Palagi Tiumalu
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Overall, I thought these scones were a good recipe and I would recommend them to others.


7ujn7ujn 7ujn7ujn
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I would have liked the marmalade to be a bit more tart.


Wame Kgethe
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste.


dennis samples
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I'm not a big fan of basil, but I still enjoyed these scones.


Nusayba Karima
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These scones were a fun and unique twist on a classic recipe.


Charity Njoroge
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I had some trouble getting the scones to rise properly, but they still tasted good.


Serena Metzler
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Arman Mia
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The scones were easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Tomahawk Tossin
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these basil marmalade scones changed my mind. They were so delicious and flavorful.


Susan Dallas
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the scones were gone in no time.


Akkse Akide
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These basil marmalade scones were a delightful surprise! The scones were light and fluffy, with a delicate sweetness from the marmalade. The basil added a unique and refreshing flavor that I really enjoyed.


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