MANDARIN ORANGE SCONES WITH ORANGE BUTTER

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From a TOH booklet. These are a wonderfully flavorful scone with the additoin of the chopped mandarin oranges. Serve with the orange butter and you have a very delicious treat! These are best when served warm.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/3 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup mandarin orange, well-drained & chopped
2 -3 teaspoons additional sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine the egg and milk in a separate bowl and then add to the crumb mixture.
  • Fold in chopped mandarin oranges just until moistened.
  • Mix together additional sugar and cinnamon.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 10 times.
  • Pat into a 6 inch circle and then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Cut into eight wedges, separate and place onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan to a wire rack.
  • Prepare the orange butter by beating butter and marmalade together in a small bowl until fluffy.
  • Serve the scones warm with the prepared butter.

Amatsai Glory
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These scones were really good, but I think I would have liked them better if they had been a bit more moist.


Armish Khan
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I made these scones for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Pasindu Dilshan
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These scones were delicious! The orange flavor was subtle and the orange butter was the perfect finishing touch.


Kukhtar Ali Nazari
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out really flat. I think I might have used too much flour.


THE ASSASIN
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.


Hazrat Mohammadi
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I've been making these scones for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect way to start my day.


Queen Bonga
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Wazim Jang (McdCow)
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best scones they've ever had.


Gaël Temanga
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but these scones were still really good. The texture was perfect and they were very flavorful.


Emashadilneth Liyanapathirana
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These scones were amazing! I love the orange flavor and the orange butter was the perfect addition.


Vandyke Star
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I had some trouble getting the scones to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Deb Libby
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Gameing Shuvo YT
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Chance Royea
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I love the combination of orange and butter.


Robert Simpson
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture and the bright citrus flavor.


Ellson baeletsi
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These scones were a delight! The orange flavor was perfectly balanced and the orange butter was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make scone.


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