Mandarin Orange Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   By hand, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   Cut in butter.

4. 4

   Add buttermilk, orange zest and Mandarin oranges.

5. 5

   Turn dough onto well-floured board.

6. 6

   Add flour as needed.

7. 7

   Knead dough; make eight 1-inch round wedges.

8. 8

   Score the eight wedges.

9. 9

   Bake for 12 to 16 minutes.

10. 10

    Glaze 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 3 drops orange flavoring Fresh orange juice Combine confectioners' sugar, orange zest, orange flavoring and enough fresh orange juice to make a runny glaze.

11. 11

    Pour glaze over warm scones.