posted by Mimi Hiller 07-03-98 12:56 PM
Orange Almond Scones
Ingredients
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups unbleached flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 to 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon orange zest
Preheat oven to 375.
Grate orange peel and set aside. Squeeze orange juice.
In a small bowl beat juice, buttermilk, egg and extract until smooth.
In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until
well mixed.
Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture looks like fine
granules.
Add sugar, almonds & orange zest and toss to combine evenly.
Using a fork, stir in egg mixture to form a soft dough. Turn out
dough onto a floured board.
Knead several times just until well mixed.
Shape 8-10 slightly flatten rounds.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until browned. Makes 8-10 scones.
Note: These are even more flavorful the next day.