Easy orange pecan scones

Easy Orange Pecan Scones recipe

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Introducing the delightful recipe for Easy Orange Pecan Scones, a perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. These scones are bursting with tangy orange flavor and a delightful crunch of pecans. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of these delectable scones in no time. They are light, flaky, and absolutely irresistible.

Keywords: easy, orange, pecan, scones, breakfast.

Easy orange pecan scones details

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Ingredients

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 Tablespoons grated orange peel

1/2 cup sugar

1 stick (1/4 pound) cold butter

1/2 cup pecans

1-1/2 cups buttermilk

1 egg for wash

Instructions:

In a food processor, pulse flour, baking soda, baking powder, orange peel, and sugar briefly to mix. Add butter and process until crumbly. Add pecans and pulse 2 or 3 times, just long enough to chop and combine.

Turn out into large bowl and stir buttermilk into mixture.

Knead on floured surface, and pat flat until 1 inch thick. Cut with a cookie cutter and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with egg wash (one egg beaten lightly with fork).

Bake 12 minutes at 425 degrees. Serve with jelly or honey.

Makes:about 15 scones