New England Scones Recipe

Name: New England Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter cold; 1/2 cup currants; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 each egg yolks; 3/4 cup buttermilk lowfat or nonfat

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter cold
1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup sugar
1 each egg yolks
3/4 cup buttermilk lowfat or nonfat

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Mix flour, baking powder, soda, orange peel and salt.
3
Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
In a separate bowl, toss currants in sugar.
5
Add to dry ingredients.
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Mix well.
7
In small bowl, mix egg yolk and buttermilk and pour into flour mixture just to blend.
8
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
9
Knead with hands and roll into 11!
10
circle.
11
Cut into wedges and place on lightly greased baking sheet.
12
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
13
Do not overbake.
14
When cool, drizzle with powdered sugar icing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, New England Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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