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If you don't have buttermilk, you can
add 1 T. of lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk. Let set 2 minutes before
using. Then proceed with your recipe.
I have got so I keep a can of buttermilk powder in my refrigerator for baking.
If you use it, follow the directions on the can. |
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Orange Almond Scones
1/2 C. orange juice
1/4 C. buttermilk or plain yogurt
1 egg
1/4 t. almond extract
3 C. flour
4 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 C. butter
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. finely chopped almonds
1 T. fresh grated orange peel
Heat oven to 375°F.
Grate the peel before juicing the orange. Add juice to buttermilk and beat in
the egg.
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry
cutter. Add sugar, almonds and orange peel. Toss to coat.
Add the juice mixture to the flour mixture. Stir with a fork until a ball forms.
Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead 5 to 6 times to make sure it is well
mixed.
Roll into a ball and flatten it some. Cut into 8 wedges. Bake for 25 minutes or
until medium golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack. Wait at least a hour before serving.
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