Orange and Raisin Scones Recipe

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Orange and Raisin Scones
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup butter, diced
  • 1 large orange , zest of, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • milk , for glazing

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425degrees.
  2. Grease and flour a large baking sheet.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the butter and cut in until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. (I prefer to freeze my butter and grate it into the dry ingredients).
  5. Add the orange rind and raisins.
  6. Ggradually stir in the buttermilk to form a soft dough.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3/4 inch.
  8. Stamp out circles of dough with a plain cookie cutter.
  9. Place the dough circles on the prepared baking dish and brush the top with milk.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.
  11. Serve hot or warm with butter or whipped cream, and jam or honey.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 672.1 Kcal (2814 kJ)
Calories from fat 293.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.6g 50%
Cholesterol 85.12mg 28%
Sodium 336.74mg 14%
Potassium 871.17mg 19%
Total Carbs 87.02g 29%
Sugars 15.37g 61%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16%
Protein 9.88g 20%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 321.5mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 306.39 Kcal (1283 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.86g 50%
Cholesterol 38.8mg 28%
Sodium 153.51mg 14%
Potassium 397.13mg 19%
Total Carbs 39.67g 29%
Sugars 7.01g 61%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 16%
Protein 4.5g 20%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 146.5mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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