Scones

Scones are wildly popular here in Zambia. Periodically, Heather and I enjoy Spar's bakery scones, which cost less than fifty cents each. Heather's favorite are coconut, and I enjoy the raisin ones.

I've only baked scones a handful of times, but I recently decided it was time to bake a batch of scones. It might just be because I used fresh oranges from our tree, but these scones turned out fabulous. They were super easy to make as well... so, I thought you might like the recipe, even though it's not really orange season in the US (at least not in Michigan!).

Orange Yogurt Scones

2 cups flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

combine above dry ingredients

then cut in:

3 Tablespoons butter or margarine

in a separate bowl combine:

3/4 cup plain yogurt (I added a smidge of orange extract to mine)

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

combine wet and dry ingredients just until crumbly

turn out and knead (about 10 times) just until dough comes together

pat the dough into a circle and cut into 8 wedges

Bake at 400F (~205C) for about 15 minutes or until golden.

Serve with tea to your best friends :)

*These would also be great drizzled with orange icing for an extra special occasion*