Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Stir flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add butter and shortening; using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Add 1 cup buttermilk, currants and orange peel. Stir gently until dough comes together in large moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Gently knead 3 or 4 turns to combine will. Divide into 2 pieces; flatten into 3/4-inch-thick rounds. Using floured knife, cut each round into 8 wedges. Transfer wedges to prepared baking sheet. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake scones until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 207.63 Kcal (869 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 89.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.96g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.86mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 166.58mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 186.58mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.51g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 7.71g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.23g | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.12g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 62.3mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 349 Kcal (1461 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 150.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.74g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 21.62mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 279.99mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 313.61mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 44.56g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 12.97g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.07g | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.24g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 104.7mg | 6% | |
* 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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