Submitted by: Janet Ottewell
(Pronounced “delicious” by Janet’s friends with whom she shared them.)
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (I used some leftover sour cream and milk)
- 1 cup chopped pitted prunes
- 2 tsp grated orange peel
- Egg Wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp cream or milk
Method:
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, beat egg with buttermilk; add to flour mixture with prunes and orange peel. Mix well but do not overhandle.
Turn dough onto floured surface and lightly knead 5 or 6 times, adding more flour as needed to keep dough from sticking.
Divide dough into approximately 16-18 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a ball and flatten into discs 1/2 inch thick.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet and brush lightly withegg wash.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Scones can be tightly wrapped and frozen up to one month