Mandarin Orange Scones With Orange Butter

Ingredients

SCONES

• 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

ORANGE BUTTER

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Combine the egg and milk in a separate bowl and then add to the crumb mixture.

4. 4

   Fold in chopped mandarin oranges just until moistened.

5. 5

   Mix together additional sugar and cinnamon.

6. 6

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 10 times.

7. 7

   Pat into a 6 inch circle and then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

8. 8

   Cut into eight wedges, separate and place onto a greased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove from pan to a wire rack.

11. 11

    Prepare the orange butter by beating butter and marmalade together in a small bowl until fluffy.

12. 12

    Serve the scones warm with the prepared butter.