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Orange Scones (in a jar)
These scones are a lightened up version of the traditional variety with less calories, fat and sugar, with the sweetness coming from orange juice and currants. This homemade treat makes an excellent hostess gift around the holidays.
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Ingredients
For the Jar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (500 mL)
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour (250 mL)
- 4 tsp baking powder (20 mL)
- ½ tsp salt (2 mL)
- ½ cup currants (125 mL)
For Added Ingredients
- 1/3 cup canola oil (75 mL)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk (75 mL)
- 1/3 cup orange juice (75 mL)
- 2 Tbsp orange zest (30 mL)
Directions
For the Jar
- Layer dry ingredients into a 1 qt. (1 L) jar. Cover with lid. Store at room temperature until ready to use or until ready to give as a gift.
For Added Ingredients
- Transfer jar ingredients to a large bowl. Stir to combine ingredients.
- Whisk together liquid ingredients until combined. Add to dry ingredients. Carefully mix all ingredients together just until combined.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 3 or 4 times to form a ball.
- Roll dough into a circle about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Cut into 12 wedges. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake scones at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 20 minutes or until scones are nicely browned and cooked throughout.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 162 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 218 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 29.3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5.4 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Potassium | 143 mg |
