Buttermilk scones

Buttermilk scones

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• eggs - 2 item
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour
• butter - 1/2 c
• buttermilk
• baking powder - 1 Tbsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• orange extract - 1 tsp
• raisins or currants - 1 c
• grated orange peel lemon can also be used - 1 Tbsp

How to make buttermilk scones:

Cut butter into dry ingredients until evenly mixed. Add orange peel and raisins; stir well. Mix buttermilk, 1 egg and extract together, then add all at once to flour mixture; stir until blended.

Turn half the dough onto lightly floured board and shape into a 6-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges with a spatula. Place on a large cookie sheet. Repeat with second half of dough.

In a small bowl, beat remaining egg and lightly brush over scones. Then sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or reheat when ready to serve. Yields 16.

Recipe categories: Breads, Quick breads, Scones.