Orange Almond Scones from Sunny California

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh is best
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt or milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Mix together liguids with egg and extract, beat well with a fork (a 2 cup measuring cup is perfect for this.).

3. 3

   Mix together in a separate bowl flour, baking powder and soda, and salt.

4. 4

   Cut in butter until fine granules form.

5. 5

   Stir in sugar, almonds and orange peel.

6. 6

   Add egg mixture and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms, add a little extra milk if needed.

7. 7

   Turn out onto a board and give 5-6 kneads.

8. 8

   Divide dough in half and pat into circles on an ungreased cookie sheet; cut each circle into 6-8 wedges, depending what size scone you want.

9. 9

   For crisper scones seperate wedges on the sheet.

10. 10

    Bake about 25 minutes or until medium brown.