Carol Nelles made these wonderful scones for Kevin’s 50th birthday party weekend. They have become a family favorite thanks to Meg our family baker. They are wonderful to bake at the cottage. This recipe makes 8 scones.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of grated orange peel
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

• Heat oven to 400F.
• Lightly grease cookie sheet.
• In a large bowl,combine flour, sugar, baking powder and orange peel. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add milk and egg. With fork stir until mixture leaves sides of bowl and soft dough forms.
• On floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times. Place on grease cookie sheet.
• Roll or pat into 6 inch circle.
• Sprinkle dough with 1 tbsp of sugar.
• Cut dough into 8 wedges. Separate slightly
• Bake at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm.