Tangerine Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup margarine, chilled and cut into slices
• 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 4 tangerines

Glaze

• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   In bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, baking soda and salt.

2. 2

   Stir to combine. A.

3. 3

   dd butter or margarine and mix in using pastry blender or two knives until crumbly then set aside.

4. 4

   Wash and peel tangerines.

5. 5

   Cut into 1/2-inch pieces, removing seeds and drain well.

6. 6

   Stir into dry mixture.

7. 7

   In small bowl, combine yogurt and eggs whites.

8. 8

   Blend into dry ingredients, dough will be soft.

9. 9

   Flour a cutting board and place dough on board.

10. 10

    Sprinkle top with additional flour and pat out into a 9-inch round.

11. 11

    Cut into twelve wedges. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

12. 12

    Using a spatula, place scone wedges on cookie sheet and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.

13. 13

    Cool slightly.

14. 14

    Glaze:

15. 15

    In small bowl, mix confectioners sugar, lemon peel and juice.

16. 16

    Brush glaze on each scone and serve.