Orange Spiced Scones Recipe

Name: Orange Spiced Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons orange zest; ⅓ cup cold butter; ½ cup raisins; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half cream; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons orange zest
⅓ cup cold butter
½ cup raisins
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and orange peel in medium bowl.
3
Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4
Stir in raisins, 1 beaten egg and just enough half & half until mixture is moistened.
5
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 times.
6
Roll into 9-inch circle; cut into 12 wedges.
7
Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
8
Brush with remaining beaten egg.
9
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Immediately remove from baking sheet.
11
Stir together all orange butter ingredients in small bowl; serve with warm scones.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and more.

Yes, Orange Spiced 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.

Orange Spiced Scones

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