Double Orange Scones with Orange Butter

• all-purpose flour↗2 cups

  2

• sugar↗3 tablespoons

  3

• baking powder↗2 1⁄2 teaspoons

  2 1⁄2

• orange zest↗2 teaspoons

  2

• margarine or 1/2 cup butter↗1⁄2 cup

  1⁄2

• chopped mandarin orange segments, drained1⁄2 cup

  1⁄2

• milk↗1⁄4 cup

  1⁄4

• egg, slightly beaten↗1

  1

• sugar↗1 tablespoon

  1

• Orange Butter↗
• butter, softened↗1⁄2 cup

  1⁄2

• orange marmalade↗2 tablespoons

  2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400.

2. 2

   Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off.

4. 4

   In large bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and orange peel.

5. 5

   With fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6. 6

   Add orange segments, milk, and egg.

7. 7

   With fork, stir just until mixture leaves sides of bowl and soft dough forms.

8. 8

   Turn dough out onto floured surface.

9. 9

   Knead lightly 10 times.

10. 10

    On greased cookie sheet, roll or pat into 6 inch circle.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.

12. 12

    Cut into 8 wedges, separate slightly.

13. 13

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

14. 14

    Beat butter in small bowl until light and fluffy.

15. 15

    Stir in marmalade.

16. 16

    Serve with warm scones.