Orange-Currant Scones Recipe

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Orange-Currant Scones
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  1. 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.
  2. Bake scones until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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