Orange Marmalade Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingredients; mix in orange peel.

3. 3

   Cut in shortening; add egg and orange juice.

4. 4

   Knead on lightly floured board 6 times.

5. 5

   Roll into an 8-inch square 1/2 inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut square into quarters, each quarter into half diagonally, then each triangle in half to yield 16 scones of equal size.

7. 7

   Place on baking sheet, indent centers and fill each with 1/2 teaspoon orange marmalade.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve hot with butter and marmalade.