Lightweight Tangerine-Vanilla Scones
Posted by: jack Tue 6 Dec 2005 6:59 am
 

These scones are citrus-fresh in flavor and much lighter in calories than traditional scones. If tangerines are not in season, oranges work fine.

Ingredients:
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon each baking soda and salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
one 6 ounce container vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons grated tangerine zest
1/4 cup tangerine juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation:

In a bowl or food processor, mix or whirl together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture forms fine crumbs. Mix yogurt, tangerine zest, juice and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened.

Mound dough on an oiled 12x15 inch baking sheet. With well-floured hands, pat mound into a 9-inch round. With a floured knife, cut through dough to make 6 to 8 wedges. Sprinkle with remaining vanilla sugar.

Bake in a 375 degree F. oven until scones are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve hot, or slide onto a rack and let cool. Cut into wedges.